Description
Classic homemade Hobnobs cookies with a perfect balance of buttery richness, honey sweetness, and hearty oats. These rustic, crunchy cookies are easy to make and ideal for tea time or as a delightful snack.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons whole milk
- 1 tablespoon honey
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheets: Preheat your oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and facilitate easy cleanup.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, add the room-temperature unsalted butter and granulated sugar. Using a hand mixer, beat the mixture for about 5 minutes or until it becomes light and airy, which ensures the cookies have a tender texture.
- Add Wet Ingredients and Leavening: Add the whole milk, honey, kosher salt, and baking soda to the creamed butter and sugar. Mix well until everything is fully combined, which helps distribute the flavors evenly.
- Incorporate Oats and Flour: Add the old-fashioned oats and all-purpose flour to the bowl. Using a spoon or spatula, mix by hand just until combined to avoid overworking the dough and resulting in tough cookies.
- Scoop and Arrange Dough: Scoop the dough into roughly 2-tablespoon portions and place them onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing each cookie 4 to 5 inches apart to allow for spreading. Each sheet should hold about 8 cookies.
- Bake Cookies: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 20 to 23 minutes, or until they turn lightly golden, indicating they are perfectly baked and crisp.
- Cool and Store: Carefully transfer the baked cookies to a cooling rack and let them cool completely. Repeat the scooping and baking process with the remaining dough. Once cooled, store the Hobnobs cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
Notes
- For chewy cookies, slightly reduce the baking time to 18-20 minutes.
- You can substitute honey with maple syrup for a different flavor profile.
- Ensure butter is softened to room temperature for easier creaming.
- Store cookies at room temperature in an airtight container for up to one week.
- Adding a pinch of cinnamon can add a warm spice note if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
