Slovak Christmas Honey Cookies

Cream together the sweet butter and dark brown sugar in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next.

Warm the honey slightly and stir it into the butter-egg mixture along with the vanilla extract until well combined.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and baking soda.

Fold the flour mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined; do not overmix.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Drop spoonfuls of dough onto ungreased baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

Bake for 12-15 minutes until the cookies are golden brown and set at the edges but still slightly soft in the center.

Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 2-3 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.