Brown Sugar Honey Shortbread Cookies

Step 1

Line 2 sheet pans with parchment paper, for easy clean up, and set aside.

Step 2

Stir softened butter until smooth and creamy. Add the brown sugar and honey and stir well.

Step 3

Sprinkle the salt and baking powder over the top and stir to combine. Add the flour and cornstarch. Stir until flour is incorporated. The dough will be shaggy.

Step 4

Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and press dough in a ball. Knead a few times until fairly smooth then form into a ball again and press with your hands into a flat disk.

Step 5

On a lightly floured work surface, roll out dough to a ¼ -inch thickness. Keep work surface, dough and rolling pin lightly (not too much) dusted with flour. Cut desired shapes and place on prepared pans. Re-roll scraps as many times as needed to use up the dough.

Step 6

Place cutouts in the refrigerator for at least one hour or up to 24 hours. When ready to bake, preheat oven to 350˚F.

Step 7

Remove cookies from the refrigerator. Sprinkle with coarse or regular sugar.

Step 8

Bake for 9-12 minutes or until golden brown all over. Baking time will depend on the thickness of your cookies. Thicker than ¼-inch will take longer time. Rotate pans halfway through for even browning. Cool completely on a wire cooling rack before serving.