Brown Sugar Shortbread Cookies
Calories: 9
Adjust Servings Here: 16 servings
Description
Brown sugar shortbread cookies are rich, buttery treats with a deep molasses flavor. The dark brown sugar adds a delightful chewiness to the classic crumbly texture. These cookies offer a delicious twist on traditional shortbread, making them perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (227 g) Butter (unsalted softened)
- ½ cup (110 g) Dark Brown Sugar
- ¼ tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 2 cups (250 g) All-Purpose Flour
Instructions
- Cream the Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and dark brown sugar until light and fluffy. This takes 2-3 minutes with an electric mixer on medium speed. Mix in the salt and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.1 cup Butter (unsalted, ½ cup Dark Brown Sugar, ¼ tsp Salt, 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- Incorporate the Flour: Gradually add the flour to the butter mixture until the dough comes together. Be careful not to overmix to avoid tough cookies.2 cups All-Purpose Flour
- Chill the Dough: Shape the dough into a disc, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Chilling the dough helps the cookies maintain their shape during baking.
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F /175°C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll and Cut the Dough: Roll out the chilled dough to about ¼-inch thickness on a lightly floured surface. Use a cookie cutter to cut out shapes, then place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake the Cookies: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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