Ingredients and Weight:
- All-purpose flour: 1 pound (450g)
- Unsalted butter: 1 cup (2 sticks; 225g), cold and cut into 1-inch cubes
- Sugar: 1 cup (200g)
- Large eggs: 2
- Salt: 1 teaspoon (5g)
- Baking soda: 1 teaspoon (5g)
- Ground cinnamon: 1 teaspoon (2g)
- Honey: 1/4 cup (60ml)
- Milk: 1/4 cup (60ml)
- Assorted American cookie toppings (such as chocolate chips, sprinkles, nuts, candy)
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Preparation Method Steps:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and baking soda.
- Add the cubed butter to the flour mixture and work it in with your fingertips until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the sugar, eggs, honey, and milk.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Divide the dough in half, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out one half of the dough to a thickness of 1/8 inch (3mm).
- Cut out cookies using your desired shapes.
- Place the cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Repeat steps 7-8 with the remaining dough.
- Bake the cookies for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Decorate the cookies with your desired toppings.
Nutritional Information (per cookie):
- Calories: 150
- Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Protein: 2g
Dish Characteristics:
- Crispy and chewy
- Sweet and flavorful
- Customizable with various toppings
- Perfect for Christmas gift-giving
User Comments:
- "These cookies are so delicious and festive! They're a perfect way to celebrate the holidays."
- "I love that I can customize them with my favorite toppings. They're a hit with my family and friends."
- "The dough is easy to work with and the cookies bake up perfectly every time."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Make sure to refrigerate the dough for at least 1 hour before rolling it out. This will help prevent the dough from sticking to your hands.
- If the dough becomes too sticky, add a little more flour.
- Do not overbake the cookies. They will continue to cook slightly as they cool.
