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Brown Butter-Maple Shortbread Bear Cookies

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 24 cookies
Calories 150
Delight in these buttery, maple-flavored shortbread cookies shaped like bears, perfect for a cozy treat.

Ingredients

Dough

  • 1 cup unsalted butter (unsalted)
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions 

  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat until golden and nutty, then cool slightly.
  • Mix browned butter, powdered sugar, and maple syrup until smooth.
  • Add flour, salt, and vanilla; stir until dough forms.
  • Refrigerate dough for 30 minutes, then roll out to 1/4 inch thick.
  • Cut into bear shapes, place on baking sheet, and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 12-15 minutes.

Notes

Chill the dough well for easier cutting and shaping.
Calories: 150kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: bears, Maple, shortbread

Nutrition

Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Sodium: 50mg