Description
Brown Butter-Maple Shortbread Bear Cookies are a delightful treat that combines the rich, nutty flavor of brown butter with the sweetness of pure maple syrup. These adorable bear-shaped cookies melt in your mouth and are perfect for sharing at gatherings or enjoying solo. Easy to make and visually appealing, they are sure to impress everyone from kids to adults. Indulge in these tasty cookies that capture the essence of cozy baking moments!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, browned
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat until golden brown, stirring constantly.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, powdered sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Combine browned butter with dry ingredients along with maple syrup and vanilla extract; mix until a cohesive dough forms.
- Roll out dough to 1/2 inch thick and cut into bear shapes using cookie cutters. Place on prepared sheets an inch apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Cool slightly before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie - approx. 30g
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg