Brown Sugar Shortbread Cookies
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Brown Sugar Shortbread Cookies
Description
These Brown Sugar Shortbread Cookies combine softened unsalted butter with both brown and white sugar to create a rich dough that bakes into a tender, crumbly texture typical of shortbread. A hint of vanilla complements the sweet, buttery flavor, while the flour and salt balance the dough's structure. Finely chopped walnuts are mixed into the dough and later used as a topping, adding a toasty crunch that contrasts nicely with the soft cookie.
The cookies are shaped into acorn shapes or logs for slicing, chilled to firm up the dough, and baked until the edges turn golden brown. After cooling slightly, the tops are dipped in caramel sauce and then coated with the remaining chopped walnuts, resulting in a soft, sweet base with a sticky, nutty topping.
These cookies store well in an airtight container and make 3 to 4 dozen depending on size. Their sweet, buttery flavor and textural contrast make them a good choice for dessert trays or afternoon snacks.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces butter softened, unsalted
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup white sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 cups flour
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 2/3 cup walnuts divided, finely, chopped
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a large mixing bowl fitted with a paddle, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add vanilla. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
- Combine flour and salt and slowly add to butter mixture just until incorporated.
- Mix in 1/3 cup chopped nuts.
- Using a scant tablespoon of dough, form into acorn shapes. Or form into a log, wrap in foil or plastic wrap and chill. For rolled cookies, slice 1/4" thick.
- Chill acorn cookies on a cookie sheet lined with parchment or silicon baking sheet, about 20 minutes.
- Bake at 350 degrees F. for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown. Let sit for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to finish cooling.
- When cool, dip tops into caramel, then into remaining chopped nuts. Chill until firm.
- Store in an airtight container.
- Makes 3-4 dozen depending on size.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 48cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 80 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cookie | |
| Calories | 80kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 15mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 18mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 121IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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