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    BeeyondCereal » Recipes » Cookie Recipes

    Honey Chocolate Chip Cookies

    Modified: Oct 17, 2023 Published: Dec 14, 2022 by Nicole Durham This post may contain affiliate links. Leave a Comment

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    5 from 1 vote

    These honey chocolate chip cookies are soft with chewy edges and perfect for a sweet treat. You're going to love them with a glass of milk or an extra drizzle of honey on top.

    Recipe: $4.15 | Per Serving: $0.35 | Yields: 12 cookies

    stacked broken honey chocolate chip cookies.

    Thanks to the honey inside, they're also very moist, like eating warmed cookie dough, so if you're a fan of raw dough, you'll be happy with how these honey sweetened chocolate chip cookies turn out.

    These chocolate chip honey cookies are a fun twist on a classic sweet treat and we are totally here for it! While the honey may not make the cookies healthier, it does give them a great texture and taste.

    We love chocolate chip cookies around here and these are amongst our top favorites. Other favorites include Chocolate Chip Cookies Without Eggs, Oreo Chocolate Chip Cookies, and Chocolate Chip Marshmallow Cookies.

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    • 🍯 Why This Recipe Works
    • 🥘 Ingredients
    • 🥣 Recipe Add-Ins
    • 🔪 Instructions for Honey Chocolate Chip Cookies
    • 🍴 Recipe Tips
    • 👩🏻‍🍳 Storage
    • 💭 Recipe FAQs
    • ❤️ More Delicious Cookie Recipes
    • 📖 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    🍯 Why This Recipe Works

    1. You can use any honey. There are so many different types of honey out there, and each one has its own flavor profile. While my favorite is Meadowfoam honey, any brand or type (like wildflower honey, clover honey, etc.) would work here. Agave could also be used as well.
    2. Basic ingredients. You'll be happy to know that you may very well find most (if not all) of the ingredients needed for this recipe in your pantry right now.
    3. You can make the dough in advance. As hard as it is to wait, we will need patience as the dough chills. This is great though, because you can easily make the cookie dough the night before you want to serve them up! Hot cookies straight from the oven is always a welcomed treat!

    🥘 Ingredients

    the ingredients needed to make honey chocolate chip cookies.

    Ingredient Notes:

    Leavening agents- You will need both Baking soda and Baking powder to get these cookies to rise up and spread into the perfect cookie shape.

    Spices- Adding in cinnamon and nutmeg is 100% optional. While I like the warmth they bring, the cookies taste incredible without them, and some may even prefer it that way.

    Honey- This gives us a great flavor and added moisture so that the cookies are very soft.

    Sugars- You will need both granulated sugar as well as packed brown sugar to make these cookies sweet, caramelized, and chewy around the edges.

    Eggs- You will need eggs to give us a binder so that the cookies don't crumble apart. The added egg yolk will bring even more flavor/richness.

    Chocolate chips- Use semi-sweet chocolate, milk chocolate, or a combination of the two. If you still have chocolate chips left over, try making some Chocolate Chip Loaf Cake or this One Bowl Chocolate Chip Banana Bread.

    For specific ingredients and measurements, please see the recipe card below.

    🥣 Recipe Add-Ins

    If desired, you can add in up to one cup of chopped nuts such as macadamia, walnuts, or pecans. This will add a nice subtle crunch to your cookies. I've made Pretzel Potato Chip Cookies, so you can think about adding a salty crunch too.

    🔪 Instructions for Honey Chocolate Chip Cookies

    Combine flour, cornstarch, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg. Cream butter, sugars, honey until fluffy.

    Step 1: Add flour, cornstarch, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg to a bowl (Image 1).

    Step 2: Whisk together to combine and set aside (Image 2).

    Step 3: Add your butter, sugars and honey to another large bowl (Image 3).

    Step 4: Cream together for 3-4 minutes or until light and fluffy (Image 4).

    Add egg, egg yolk, vanilla; mix. Slowly add dry ingredients, avoid overmixing.

    Step 5: Add in egg, egg yolk, and vanilla (Image 5).

    Step 6: Mix until incorporated (Image 6).

    Step 7: Slowly stir in the dry ingredients. Do not overmix the dough (Images 7&8).

    Add chocolate chips, mix, scoop onto sheet, bake.

    Step 8: Add the chocolate chips (Image 9). Fold together until evenly distributed (Image 10).

    Step 9: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place it into the fridge. Chill for 1-2 hours or longer (preferably overnight).

    Step 10: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

    Step 11: Scoop the dough into 2 tablespoon sized balls and place them onto the baking sheets, evenly spaced (Image 11).

    Step 12: Bake in the oven for 8-10 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes on the baking sheet (Image 12).

    Step 13: Transfer to a wire rack and allow the cookies to cool completely.

    🍴 Recipe Tips

    1. Adding Spices. Feel free to add cinnamon and nutmeg, but it's also delicious without. Experiment to find your preference. Some enjoy the spices, while others prefer them without. Try both versions to see which you like best.
    2. Dough Texture. Chocolate chip cookies made with honey offer a delightful surprise, especially if you enjoy raw cookie dough. The honey adds moisture, resulting in a softer, dough-like interior despite being fully baked.

    👩🏻‍🍳 Storage

    Room Temperature. These cookies are good for up to a week if kept stored in an airtight container at room temperature. I recommend eating them within a few days for the best-tasting results.

    Freezer. Yes, these cookies are freezer-friendly. After baking, place them onto a baking sheet and freeze them solid for one to two hours. Then place into an airtight container for up to 3 months. Thaw and enjoy when ready.

    💭 Recipe FAQs

    Should I use semi-sweet chocolate or milk chocolate?

    I used semi-sweet because it was what I had on hand, but I imagine that either one would taste great with this recipe. If you want a sweeter taste, go for the milk chocolate, but if you like contrast, the semi-sweet works well.

    What does honey do for cookies?

    Honey is a natural sweetener, but in baked goods like these cookies, it helps to retain moisture. This means that your cookies will be softer and more dough-like even when fully cooked. This is perfect for those of us who can't resist eating the cookie dough!

    How to know when cookies are finished baking

    When it's time to pull the cookies from the oven, they will look puffy and slightly underdone, but they should not look glossy/shiny on top. Shiny dough means adding a minute or two to the baking time. Matte tops mean that the cookies are finished. Allow cooling on the pan for several minutes to finish cooking and setting.

    honey chocolate chip cookies on a wire rack.

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    If you tried these Honey Chocolate Chip Cookies, please leave a ⭐️ star rating and share your feedback in the 📝 comments section below. I would truly appreciate it!

    📖 Recipe

    several thick honey chocolate chip cookies on a wire rack.
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    5 from 1 vote

    Honey Chocolate Chip Cookies

    These cookies are soft with chewy edges and perfect for a sweet treat. Thanks to the honey inside, they're also very moist, like eating warmed cookie dough, so if you're a fan of raw dough, you'll be happy with the way these cookies turn out.
    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 10 minutes mins
    Chill 1 hour hr
    Total Time 1 hour hr 25 minutes mins
    Servings: 12 cookies
    Calories: 334kcal
    Cost Recipe $4.15 / Serving $0.35
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    Equipment

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    • Baking Sheet
    • Parchment Paper
    • Whisk
    • Electric Mixer
    • Cookie scoop

    Ingredients

    • 2 ½ cups all purpose flour ($0.33)
    • 1 teaspoon cornstarch ($0.01)
    • ½ teaspoon baking soda ($0.01)
    • ½ teaspoon baking powder ($0.02)
    • ½ teaspoon salt ($0.01)
    • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon *optional ($0.04)
    • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg *optional ($0.04)
    • ½ cup butter, cold, sliced ($0.99)
    • ⅔ cup granulated sugar ($0.24)
    • ¼ cup brown sugar, packed ($0.11)
    • ¼ cup honey ($0.96)
    • 1 large egg ($0.15)
    • 1 large egg yolks ($0.08)
    • 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract ($0.09)
    • 1 cup chocolate chips ($1.07)
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    Instructions

    • Whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg in bowl. Set aside.
    • Cream butter and sugars and honey in bowl for 3-4 minutes until light and fluffy.
    • Add in egg, egg yolk, and vanilla. Mix until incorporated.
    • Slowly add in the dry ingredients, but do not overmix the dough.
    • Fold in the chocolate chips.
    • Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place into the fridge. Chill for 1-2 hours or longer (preferably overnight).
    • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
    • Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
    • Scoop the dough into 2 tablespoon sized balls and place them onto the baking sheets, evenly spaced.
    • Bake in the oven for 8-10 minutes.
    • Let cool for 10 minutes on the baking sheet.
    • Transfer to a wire rack and allow the cookies to cool completely.

    Notes

    Adding cinnamon and nutmeg is optional; you can try the recipe with or without these spices.
    Honey adds moisture and gives the cookies a softer, dough-like consistency.
    Cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, but they are best when eaten within a few days.
    These cookies are freezer-friendly. Freeze them solid on a baking sheet for 1-2 hours, then transfer to an airtight container for up to 3 months. Thaw before enjoying.

    Nutritional Information

    Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 334kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 51mg | Sodium: 230mg | Potassium: 92mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 280IU | Vitamin C: 0.04mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 1mg
    Author Nicole Durham
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Diet Vegetarian
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