Italian Honey Cookies 

These Italian honey cookies are a classic treat—soft, buttery, and naturally sweetened with honey rather than sugar. They’re lightly flavored with citrus zest and pillowy in the center, crisp at the edges. Traditionally served during holidays or enjoyed with afternoon tea, these rustic cookies are simple yet elegant. With just a handful of ingredients and straightforward prep steps, you can whip up a batch in under an hour once the dough has chilled. A perfect balance of tender texture and comforting honey flavor that’s hard to resist.

Ingredients

• 9 oz all‑purpose flour (“00” if available)
  
  

• 5 oz potato starch
  
  

• 5 oz honey (e.g. millefiori, acacia)
  
  

• 2 large eggs
  
  

• ¼ oz baking powder
  
  

• Pinch of salt
  
  

• Zest of ½ lemon and ½ orange (organic)
  
  

• 3 oz cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces 

Directions

1. Combine flour, potato starch, and baking powder in a bowl. Add cold butter and rub together until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
   
   

2. Stir in honey, eggs, lemon zest, orange zest, and a pinch of salt. Mix by hand until it forms a smooth dough.
   
   

3. Wrap the dough tightly in plastic and chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours to firm up. 

4. Preheat oven to 355 °F (180 °C). Line baking sheets with parchment.
   
   

5. Shape dough into small balls or roll out and cut shapes. Place on prepared sheets.
   
   

6. Bake for about 15–20 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden and centers remain soft.
   
   

7. Cool completely on wire racks before serving or storing.
   
   

Nutrients (per cookie estimate)

• Calories: ~70–90 kcal
  
  

• Fat: ~3–4 g
  
  

• Carbohydrates: ~10–12 g
  
  

• Sugar: ~5–6 g (from honey)
  
  

• Protein: ~1 g