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    Home » Recipes » Cookies

    Published: Dec 14, 2022 Modified: May 8, 2023 by Nicole This post may contain affiliate links.

    Honey Chocolate Chip Cookies

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    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.

    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.

    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!
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    • 🥘 Ingredients
    • 🍽 Equipment Needed
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 🍴 Recipe Tips
    • 👩🏻‍🍳 Storage
    • 🥣 Recipe Add-Ins
    • 💭 FAQs
    • 📖 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments
    the ingredients needed to make honey chocolate chip cookies

    🥘 Ingredients

    All-purpose flour- You'll need flour for the structural base of this cookie recipe.

    Cornstarch- This helps the cookies to stay soft and puffy.

    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.

    Salt- A natural flavor enhancer to bring out the flavors.

    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.

    Unsalted butter- You'll need butter to give these cookies some added fats so that they stay moist.

    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.

    Vanilla extract- Helping to enhance the flavors.

    Chocolate chips- Use semi-sweet chocolate, milk chocolate, or a combination of the two.

    For specific quantities, see the recipe card below.

    🍽 Equipment Needed

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    • Measuring Cups
    • Measuring Spoons
    • Mixing Bowls
    • Baking Sheet
    • Parchment Paper
    • Whisk
    • Electric Mixer
    • Cookie scoop

    🔪 Instructions

    Check out how to make honey chocolate chip cookies with these simple step-by-step instructions:

    a whisk in a mixing bowl with the dry ingredients for cookies

    Add flour, cornstarch, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg to a bowl.

    dry ingredients mixed together in a mixing bow with a whisk resting in the powders

    Whisk together to combine and set aside.

    butter honey and sugars in a mixing bowl

    Add your butter, sugars and honey to another large bowl.

    creamed butter and sugars in a mixing bowl

    Cream together for 3-4 minutes or until light and fluffy.

    creamed butter honey and sugar in a bowl with vanilla and eggs

    Add in egg, egg yolk, and vanilla.

    creamed sugar and butter mixture in a mixing bowl

    Mix until incorporated.

    dry ingredients added to wet ingredients in glass mixing bowl

    Slowly Stir in the dry ingredients.

    honey flavored cookie dough in a mixing bowl

    Do not overmix the dough.

    chocolate chips on honey cookie dough in a mixing bowl

    Add the chocolate chips.

    chocolate chip and honey cokie dough in a mixing bowl

    Fold together until evenly distributed.

    Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place it 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.

    scooped cookie dough on a silicone mat lined baking sheet

    Scoop the dough into 2 tablespoon sized balls and place them onto the baking sheets, evenly spaced.

    baked honey chocolate chip cookies on a silicone lined baking sheet

    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.

    🍴 Recipe Tips

    Adding spices

    Adding in the spices (cinnamon and nutmeg) is totally optional, and I encourage you to try this recipe with and without them to see which way you prefer. We were a house divided, and while some of us loved the addition of the spices, others thought the cookies were best when they were left out.

    Doughy texture

    If you've never had chocolate chip cookies made with honey, you're in for a real treat. Especially if you enjoy eating raw cookie dough. While the cookies will be fully baked, the added moisture from the honey will give the interior of the cookies a softer and more dough-like consistency.

    👩🏻‍🍳 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 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.

    💭 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 in baking 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 that 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

    More great cookie recipes to check out soon

    • Valentines Chocolate Chip M&M Cookies
    • Flourless Double Chocolate Chip Cookies
    • Lucky Charms Cookies
    • Chocolate Chip Peppermint Cookies

    📖 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 $3.11 / Serving $0.26
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    Equipment

    • Measuring Cups
    • Measuring Spoons
    • Mixing Bowls
    • Baking Sheet
    • Parchment Paper
    • Whisk
    • Electric Mixer
    • Cookie scoop

    Ingredients

    • 2 ½ cups All purpose flour ($0.20)
    • 1 teaspoon Cornstarch ($0.01)
    • ½ teaspoon Baking soda ($0.01)
    • ½ teaspoon Baking powder ($0.01)
    • ½ teaspoon Salt ($0.05)
    • ½ teaspoon Cinnamon *optional ($0.05)
    • ¼ teaspoon Nutmeg *optional ($0.02)
    • ½ cup Butter, cold, cut into cubes ($0.75)
    • ⅔ cup Granulated sugar ($0.15)
    • ¼ cup Brown sugar, packed ($0.09)
    • ¼ cup Honey ($0.56)
    • 1 large Egg ($0.08)
    • 1 large Egg yolk ($0.08)
    • 1 Tablespoon Vanilla extract ($0.06)
    • 1 cup Chocolate chips ($0.99)
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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

    Recipe Tips

    • Adding in the spices (cinnamon and nutmeg) is totally optional, and I encourage you to try this recipe with and without them to see which way you prefer. We were a house divided, and while some of us loved the addition of the spices, others thought the cookies were best when they were left out.
    • If you've never had chocolate chip cookies made with honey, you're in for a real treat. Especially if you enjoy eating raw cookie dough. While the cookies will be fully baked, the added moisture from the honey will give the interior of the cookies a softer and more dough-like consistency.

    Storage

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

    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 NicoleDurham
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
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