Brown Sugar Shortbread
This brown sugar shortbread is a great cookie recipe for any occasion, and with only 4 ingredients, it is a breeze to prepare.
Ingredients
- ½ cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour, plus more for the work surface
- Pinch fine salt
Recommended Equipment
- Mixing bowl
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F.
- In a medium bowl, combine the brown sugar and butter; beat with an electric mixer until light and creamy. Beat in the flour and salt. If the dough is too thick for your mixer, knead in the last of the flour by hand. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and roll it to 1/4-inch thickness.1/2 cup packed light brown sugar | 1 cup unsalted butter | 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour | Pinch fine salt
- Cut into squares, rectangles, or shapes, and prick each cookie 3 or 4 times with a fork.
- Bake for 22 to 26 minutes, depending on size, until the cookies are lightly browned around the edges.
Notes
Cooking time depends on thickness. Don't let them brown too much, just lightly around the edges.
Nutrition
Calories: 128kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 1gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 62mgPotassium: 21mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 236IUCalcium: 8mgIron: 1mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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