Description
Classic brown sugar shortbread cookies that melt in your mouth, evoking warmth and nostalgia.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until smooth.
- Gradually mix in the flour and salt until the dough comes together.
- Add the vanilla extract and mix until combined.
- Form the dough into a log shape, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Once chilled, slice the dough into 1/4 inch thick rounds.
- Place the cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Sprinkle the tops with granulated sugar.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Use room temperature butter for easier mixing. If short on time, chill the dough for 30 minutes instead of 1 hour.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: shortbread, cookies, brown sugar, baking, dessert
