Aran Island Honey and Oat Shortbread Cookies

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Buttery shortbread cookies made with hearty oats and sweet honey, inspired by traditional Aran Island flavors. This Irish-inspired recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, layers unsalted butter, granulated sugar, honey into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 95 calories and feeds 24, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 20 min Serves 24 Irish cuisine 95 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 325°F. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup softened unsalted butter and 1/2 cup granulated sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  2. Step 2: Mix in 1/3 cup honey and 1 tsp vanilla extract until fully combined.
  3. Step 3: In another bowl, whisk together 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup rolled oats, and 1/4 tsp salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing on low speed until a soft dough forms.
  4. Step 4: Roll dough into a 12-inch log, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for 30 minutes to firm up.
  5. Step 5: Slice the dough into 1/4-inch thick rounds and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet about 1 inch apart.
  6. Step 6: Bake for 18-20 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

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