Description
Brown Butter-Maple Shortbread Bear Cookies are a delightful treat that combines nutty brown butter with the sweetness of pure maple syrup. These charming bear-shaped cookies melt in your mouth, making them perfect for any occasion—from birthday parties to cozy evenings at home. With a simple recipe that takes less than an hour to prepare, you’ll create lasting memories and smiles with each delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Brown the butter: Melt unsalted butter in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring until golden brown and fragrant (about 5-7 minutes).
- Mix sugars and syrup: In a bowl, combine granulated sugar, brown sugar, and maple syrup. Add the warm browned butter.
- Add dry ingredients: Gradually mix in flour and salt until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Chill the dough: Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Shape into bears: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out chilled dough and cut into bear shapes.
- Bake: Place on parchment-lined sheets and bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Cool before dusting with powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 135
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 68mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 31mg