Golden Swedish honey-toffee fingers

These golden Swedish honey toffee cookie fingers have crisp edges and a soft center. Baked as logs and sliced warm into elegant diagonals, they offer a subtle sweetness that pairs beautifully with coffee or makes a refined sweet snack any time.

I first tried this recipe when I wanted something delicate but not overly sweet. Now it’s a favorite that I bake whenever I want a special little bite without fuss.

Ingredients

• Unsalted butter: at room temperature to ensure easy creaming and a tender crumb
• White sugar: to provide sweetness and contribute to cookie crispness
• Allpurpose flour: for structure sift it beforehand for best texture
• Vanilla powder or extract: adds warm aromatic notes fresh vanilla is best if you can find it
• Baking powder: to gently leaven the dough for lightness
• Honey: for subtle floral sweetness golden syrup can be swapped if you prefer a deeper toffee flavor

Instructions

Preheat the Oven:

Set your oven to 180 degrees Celsius or 356 degrees Fahrenheit and prepare a baking tray lined with nonstick parchment paper to prevent sticking and ease cleanup.

Cream Butter and Sugar:

In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until the mixture is pale and smooth. This process aerates the batter allowing your cookies to be light but crisp.

Mix Dry Ingredients and Honey:

Add the flour, vanilla, baking powder, and either honey or golden syrup to the creamed butter and sugar. Stir well until you have a uniform soft dough without streaks of flour.

Divide and Shape Dough:

Split the dough into three equal portions. Roll each into a long log on the baking sheet, keeping some space between them to allow spreading during baking.

Flatten the Logs:

Press down each roll gently with your fingertips until they are about half an inch thick. This ensures the cookies will have crisp edges after baking.

Bake the Dough Logs:

Place the tray in the oven and bake for 12 to 14 minutes or until the edges turn a light golden brown, signaling they are perfectly cooked.

Slice Warm and Cool:

Remove from the oven and, while still warm, cut the logs diagonally using a sharp knife. This creates the elegant cookie fingers. Let the cookies cool completely on the tray to set their shape.

My favorite ingredient in this recipe is the honey because it adds a subtle floral flavor that really lifts the cookie without overpowering it. I remember making this with my grandmother on a chilly afternoon and sharing the warm cookies fresh from the oven while we chatted. It’s those cozy memories that make this recipe so special to me.

Storage Tips

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to five days to retain their crispness. If you notice they soften, pop them in a warm oven for a few minutes to crisp up again.

Ingredient Substitutions

You can use golden syrup instead of honey for a richer toffee note. For a different twist, swapping vanilla powder for vanilla bean paste or extract works well depending on what you have. Butter can be substituted with a vegan alternative, keeping in mind texture changes.

Serving Suggestions

These cookie fingers are elegant on a dessert platter alongside fresh berries and whipped cream. They also shine when dunked in warm beverages like coffee, chai, or mulled cider for an indulgent treat.

These cookie fingers are a quick elegant treat that pair beautifully with coffee or tea. Enjoy them warm for the best texture.

Common Questions About Recipes

→ What ingredients give these fingers their honey-toffee flavor?

Honey and golden syrup highlight the toffee notes, while vanilla powder adds aromatic depth to the buttery dough.

→ How do I achieve crisp edges and a soft center?

Shaping the dough into logs and gentle flattening before baking helps create crisp edges, while baking for 12-14 minutes ensures a tender center.

→ Can I substitute honey with another sweetener?

Golden syrup is recommended for a richer toffee flavor, but you may try maple syrup or agave keeping in mind slight taste changes.

→ What is the best way to slice the fingers?

Slicing the warm baked logs diagonally with a sharp knife creates elegant, uniform strips that enhance texture experience.

→ How should these fingers be stored?

Store cooled fingers in an airtight container at room temperature to maintain crispness and softness for several days.