Description
Indulge in the buttery sweetness of these Brown Sugar Shortbread Cookies. With a delicate crumble and a hint of caramel flavor, they are perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 and 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and brown sugar together until light and fluffy. Mix in the vanilla extract.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Add the flour and salt, and mix until a soft dough forms.
- Shape and Chill: Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and roll it to about 1/4-inch thickness. Cut into desired shapes or squares. Chill for 10–15 minutes.
- Bake: Place cookies on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 14–16 minutes until edges are starting to turn golden. Cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Notes:
- These cookies can be dipped in chocolate or sprinkled with coarse sugar before baking for extra flair.
- Dough can be made ahead and frozen for up to 2 months.
- For a nutty variation, mix in 1/4 cup finely chopped pecans.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Scottish-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 45 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
