Sweet Honey Chocolate Chip Delights
Indulge in the delightful sweetness of these Honey Chocolate Chip Delights, a recipe passed down from a dear friend and perfected over the years. With a soft, chewy texture and rich chocolate flavor, these cookies are a sure hit at any gathering. Made without eggs, they cater to various dietary needs and can easily accommodate those with gluten allergies by utilizing rice flour. Just a heads up—these treats are made with honey, so it's important to inform anyone with a honey allergy. Gather your loved ones and enjoy these homemade favorites that are sure to bring smiles and sweet memories!
30
Servings
N/A
Calories
8
Ingredients
Ingredients
Flour
1 1/4 cups (All-purpose flour or rice flour for gluten-free option.)
Butter
1/2 cup (Softened, at room temperature.)
Baking Soda
1 teaspoon (No preparation needed.)
Salt
1 pinch (No preparation needed.)
Honey
1/2 cup (Use pure honey for best flavor.)
Sugar
1/4 cup (Granulated sugar.)
Vanilla Extract
1 teaspoon (No preparation needed.)
Chocolate Chips
1 cup (Semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips.)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
2
In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and pinch of salt. Set aside.
3
In a separate large bowl, cream together the softened butter, honey, and sugar until the mixture is smooth and well-blended. Stir in the vanilla extract just before finishing.
4
Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, beating gently until combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can result in excessively soft cookies.
5
Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
6
Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop heaping tablespoons of dough onto ungreased cookie sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
7
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or about 12 minutes if using a convection oven, until the edges are lightly golden.
8
Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before carefully lifting them off with a spatula and transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the name of this recipe?
The recipe is called Sweet Honey Chocolate Chip Delights.
What category do these cookies belong to?
These are categorized as Drop Cookies.
How many cookies does this recipe make?
This recipe yields approximately 30 servings.
Does this recipe contain eggs?
No, this recipe is made without eggs, making it suitable for egg-free diets.
Can I make these cookies gluten-free?
Yes, you can make them gluten-free by substituting the flour with rice flour.
What temperature should the oven be set to?
Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
How long should I bake the cookies in a standard oven?
In a standard oven, bake the cookies for 20 minutes.
How long do they take to bake in a convection oven?
In a convection oven, the baking time is reduced to about 12 minutes.
What type of flour is recommended for gluten-free cookies?
Rice flour is suggested for those with gluten allergies.
How much flour is needed for the recipe?
You will need 1 1/4 cups of flour.
How much butter is required?
The recipe calls for 1/2 cup of softened butter.
What is the honey requirement for this recipe?
The recipe requires 1/2 cup of honey, preferably pure honey for the best flavor.
How much sugar is used in the dough?
The recipe uses 1/4 cup of granulated sugar.
What kind of chocolate chips are best?
Semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips are recommended.
How many chocolate chips are included?
The recipe uses 1 cup of chocolate chips.
How much vanilla extract should I add?
Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
What amount of baking soda is necessary?
Use 1 teaspoon of baking soda.
Is salt used in this recipe?
Yes, a pinch of salt is added to the dry ingredients.
What is the texture of these cookies?
These cookies have a soft and chewy texture.
Should I grease the cookie sheets?
No, the dough should be dropped onto ungreased cookie sheets.
How far apart should I place the dough on the baking sheet?
Space the dough portions about 2 inches apart.
Why should I avoid overmixing the dough?
Overmixing the dough can result in cookies that are excessively soft.
When should the vanilla extract be added?
Stir in the vanilla extract just before you finish creaming the butter, honey, and sugar.
How do I know when the cookies are finished baking?
The cookies are done when the edges are lightly golden.
Can people with honey allergies eat these?
No, these cookies contain honey and should be avoided by anyone with a honey allergy.
How should I cool the cookies after baking?
Allow them to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
Is this considered an easy recipe?
Yes, it is tagged as an easy cookie recipe and a sweet treat.
What is the size of the dough portions?
Use a spoon or cookie scoop to drop heaping tablespoons of dough.
What is the source of this recipe?
The description mentions it was passed down from a dear friend and perfected over years.
What tags are associated with this recipe?
Tags include honey cookies, chocolate chip cookies, gluten-free, drop cookies, no egg, easy cookie recipe, and sweet treats.