Little bees

Bee Recipe - Sweet and Aromatic Delight

Preparation time: 20 minutes
Baking time: 25 minutes
Total time: 45 minutes
Number of servings: 12 servings

I propose a simple and quick recipe for bee-shaped cookies, a delicious dessert that will delight the taste buds of your loved ones. With a fluffy texture and a sweet-bitter taste, these cookies are perfect to be served with coffee or as a snack between meals. Let’s get started!

Ingredients:
- 100 g butter, at room temperature
- 150 g sugar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 150 g flour
- 50 g corn flour
- 1 packet baking powder (10 g)
- a pinch of salt

Preparation:
1. Start by preheating the oven to 180°C (350°F). Prepare a muffin tin, greased with butter or lined with paper cups.

2. In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the soft butter with the sugar and honey. Mix until the mixture becomes creamy and airy. This step is essential for obtaining fluffy and delicious cookies.

3. Continue by adding the eggs, one at a time, ensuring each egg is well incorporated before adding the next. At this stage, add the vanilla extract to bring an intense flavor to the mixture.

4. In another bowl, combine the flour, corn flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix the dry ingredients well, then gradually incorporate them into the wet mixture. Use a spatula to gently fold, so you don’t deflate the air in the mixture.

5. Once the ingredients are combined, pour the batter into the muffin cups, filling them about 2/3 full to allow the bees to rise nicely while baking.

6. Bake the bee cookies in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until golden and passing the toothpick test (insert a toothpick in the center, and if it comes out clean, they are ready).

7. Let the cookies cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Serving suggestion:
These bee cookies are delicious served plain, but you can elevate them into an elegant dessert by adding a chocolate glaze or a drizzle of honey. You can serve them alongside a scoop of ice cream or with a dollop of whipped cream for a contrast of textures and flavors.

Variations:
If you want to experiment, you can add chopped nuts or almonds to the batter for a crunchy texture or replace some of the honey with maple syrup for a deeper flavor. You can also try enriching the batter with cinnamon or grated lemon zest for a fresh taste.

These bee cookies are truly versatile and easy to adapt to your tastes! Whether you prepare them for a special occasion or just to treat yourself, they will surely be a hit. Enjoy!

 Ingredients: 200 g margarine, 100 g sugar, 50 g honey, 1 egg, vanilla, 2 cups flour, 80 g corn flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, half a teaspoon of salt, fruit jelly.