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An overhead shot of Salted Honey Cinnamon Cookies cooling on a wire rack.

Salted Honey Cinnamon Cookies: The Perfect Sweet & Salty Treat

Discover the perfect balance of sweet, salty, and spice with these incredible Salted Honey Cinnamon Cookies. This easy recipe delivers addictively chewy cookies with crisp edges every single time, making it a new family favorite.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 155

Ingredients
  

  • 2.5 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1.5 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter softened
  • 0.75 cup Light Brown Sugar packed
  • 0.5 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 Large Egg room temperature
  • 0.25 cup Honey
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 teaspoon Flaky Sea Salt for sprinkling

Equipment

  • 2 Baking sheets
  • 2 Mixing bowls
  • 1 Electric mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a separate large bowl using a stand mixer or hand mixer, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Beat in the egg, honey, and vanilla extract until everything is well combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are just set.
  8. As soon as the cookies come out of the oven, sprinkle them with flaky sea salt. Let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For thicker cookies, chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking.
Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.