Description
Indulge in the rich, nutty flavors of these Brown Butter Shortbread Bars. These buttery bars are easy to make and perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- flaky sea salt for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Brown the Butter: In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat until golden brown with a nutty aroma.
- Mix the Ingredients: Combine browned butter, sugars, and vanilla in a bowl. Add flour and salt, mix to form a dough.
- Bake: Press dough into pan, prick with fork, bake for 30-35 minutes until golden.
- Finish and Serve: Sprinkle with sea salt, cool in pan, slice into bars.
Notes
- Enhance with dark chocolate drizzle for extra flavor.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
