Honey-Spiced Crinkle Cookies
These delightful Honey-Spiced Crinkle Cookies are a perfect blend of warm spices and rich honey, making them an exquisite treat for any occasion. Inspired by a recipe from the Central Ohio Beekeepers Association, I elevated the flavors by using local honey, which enhances their sweetness and gives them a unique taste profile. With a soft, chewy texture and a crackled top, these cookies are a joy served solo or paired with your favorite ice cream or sherbet for an indulgent dessert experience. Perfect for holiday gatherings or simply as a special treat for yourself!
60
Servings
N/A
Calories
11
Ingredients
Ingredients
brown sugar
2 cups (packed)
shortening
1/2 cup (softened)
eggs
2 (large, at room temperature)
honey
1/2 cup (local, if possible)
all-purpose flour
5 cups (sifted)
salt
1/2 teaspoon (to taste)
cinnamon
2 teaspoons (ground)
ground ginger
1 teaspoon (ground)
ground cloves
1 teaspoon (ground)
baking soda
4 teaspoons (sifted)
white sugar
for rolling (granulated)
Instructions
1
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the brown sugar and softened shortening until light and fluffy.
2
Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the honey until fully incorporated.
3
In a separate bowl, whisk together the sifted flour, salt, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and baking soda.
4
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
5
Cover the dough with plastic wrap and chill it in the refrigerator for about 1 1/2 to 2 hours, or until firm.
6
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
7
Once the dough is chilled, use a cookie scoop or your hands to shape the dough into 1-inch balls, rolling them in white sugar to coat.
8
Place the sugar-coated balls on the prepared baking sheet, spaced about 2 inches apart. Flatten each ball slightly with the bottom of a drinking glass.
9
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are set and the tops have cracked slightly.
10
Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack or counter to cool completely.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Honey-Spiced Crinkle Cookies?
Honey-Spiced Crinkle Cookies are soft, chewy treats flavored with a blend of warm spices and honey, featuring a signature crackled sugar top.
What gives these cookies their unique flavor?
The unique flavor comes from using local honey combined with cinnamon, ground ginger, and ground cloves.
How many cookies does this recipe yield?
This recipe makes approximately 60 cookies.
What is the texture of these cookies?
The cookies have a soft and chewy texture with a light, crackled surface.
Why is local honey recommended?
Local honey is recommended to enhance the sweetness and provide a more distinct and unique taste profile.
Why does the dough need to be chilled?
Chilling the dough for 1.5 to 2 hours makes it firm enough to handle and roll into balls while preventing too much spreading during baking.
How long should I chill the dough?
The dough should be covered and chilled in the refrigerator for about 1.5 to 2 hours, or until firm.
What temperature should I bake the cookies at?
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius).
How should the baking sheet be prepared?
Line the baking sheet with parchment paper or grease it lightly to prevent sticking.
What size should I make the dough balls?
Use a cookie scoop or your hands to shape the dough into 1-inch balls.
How do you create the crinkle effect?
The crinkle effect is achieved by rolling the dough balls in white sugar before baking.
Why do I need to flatten the dough balls?
Flattening them slightly with the bottom of a glass helps the cookies achieve the right thickness and shape as they bake.
How long do the cookies bake?
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes.
How can I tell when the cookies are finished baking?
The cookies are done when the edges are set and the tops have cracked slightly.
Do I need to cool the cookies on the pan?
Yes, allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
What can I serve these cookies with?
These cookies are delicious on their own or served with ice cream or sherbet for a more decadent dessert.
Which spices are included in this recipe?
The recipe calls for ground cinnamon, ground ginger, and ground cloves.
What type of sugar is used in the dough?
The dough itself uses two cups of packed brown sugar.
Why is shortening used instead of butter?
Shortening is used to help achieve a light and fluffy texture when creamed with the sugar.
What type of flour is required?
The recipe requires 5 cups of all-purpose flour.
Does the flour need to be sifted?
Yes, the recipe specifies using sifted all-purpose flour and sifted baking soda.
What is the role of baking soda in this recipe?
Baking soda acts as a leavening agent that helps the cookies rise and create the crackled top.
Are these cookies suitable for holidays?
Yes, their warm spice profile makes them a perfect treat for holiday gatherings.
How far apart should the cookies be spaced?
Place the sugar-coated balls on the baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
What kind of eggs should I use?
Use 2 large eggs that have been brought to room temperature.
How should the brown sugar be measured?
The brown sugar should be measured by packing it firmly into the measuring cup.
Is the white sugar for the dough or for rolling?
The white sugar is used exclusively for rolling the dough balls to create the sugar coating.
How should dry ingredients be mixed into wet?
Gradually add the whisked dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
Should I overmix the dough?
No, you should be careful not to overmix once the dry ingredients are added.
What should I do if the dough is too soft to roll?
If the dough is still too soft after 1.5 hours, keep it in the refrigerator for the full 2 hours or until it is firm enough to handle.