Delicious Honeybee Cookies Recipe

These honeybee cookies are a delightful treat that combines the natural sweetness of honey with a touch of vanilla and a hint of almond. Perfect for tea time or as a special snack for kids, these cookies are sure to be a hit with anyone who tries them.

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp almond extract
• 1/4 tsp salt
• Yellow food coloring
• Chocolate chips or raisins

Directions

1. In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Add the honey, vanilla extract, almond extract, and salt, and mix until well combined.
3. Gradually add the flour and mix until a soft dough forms.
4. Add a few drops of yellow food coloring to the dough and mix until the desired color is achieved.
5. Roll the dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
6. Use a fork to flatten each ball slightly and create a crisscross pattern on top.
7. Press chocolate chips or raisins into the center of each cookie to mimic the appearance of a bee.
8. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
9. Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack before serving.

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