Honey Recipes

Honey’s been nourishing us humans as long as we’ve been in existence. So it makes sense that when you add honey to recipes, it makes them better. You’ll find an abundance of honey-bettered recipes in this section … and if you have a particular recipe of your own and want advice on what honey to use, let us know here!

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Dad’s Favorite Sesame Seed, Orange, and Wild Bergamot Honey Cookie

These sesame seed, Wild Bergamot honey cookies are unique, sweet and a perfect Father's Day treat. Sesame seeds are high in magnesium, which may help lower blood pressure. Sifting the flour is key to the light and delicate texture.

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Ingredients

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  • 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar

  • 1/2 cup brown sugar

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1 large egg

  • 7.9 ounces (about 1 3/4 cups) all-purpose flour

  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

  • 1/3 cup toasted sesame seeds

  • 2 tablespoons Love A Bee honey (Wild Bergamot suggested)

  • 2 teaspoons grated orange rind

  • 1/3 cup toasted sesame seeds

  • Parchment paper

  • 1 tablespoon orange juice

  • 1 MORE tablespoon of Love A Bee honey

How to Make It

Step 1
Preheat oven to 350°. Combine granulated sugar, brown sugar, butter, and vanilla in a large bowl; beat with a mixer at medium speed until fluffy. Add egg; beat just until blended. Beat in flour, baking soda, and salt.

Step 2
Beat 1/3 cup toasted sesame seeds, 2 table­spoons Love A Bee honey (Wild Bergamot suggested), and grated orange rind into cookie dough at medium speed. Place 1/3 cup toasted sesame seeds in a bowl; scoop dough by tablespoonfuls, and roll in sesame seeds. Arrange cookies 2 inches apart on parchment paper–lined baking sheets. Bake 10 to 12 minutes. Combine orange juice and 1 tablespoon honey in a bowl; drizzle mixture over cooled cookies.