Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Brown Butter-Maple Shortbread Bear Cookies. These charming, bear-shaped treats combine rich, nutty brown butter with sweet maple syrup, offering a buttery melt-in-your-mouth experience perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re cozying up by the fireplace or enjoying a summer picnic, these cookies are sure to bring smiles and warmth to your gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat until golden brown and fragrant.
- In a mixing bowl, combine granulated sugar and brown sugar; mix in warm brown butter until smooth.
- Stir in maple syrup and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add flour and salt; mix until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough, shape them into balls, press down gently, and cut out bear shapes.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are lightly golden; cool on wire racks before dusting with powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider mixing in chopped nuts or using honey instead of maple syrup for a unique twist. Chill the dough before baking to help maintain cookie shapes.