Description
Delicious and buttery shortbread cookies with a hint of brown sugar and maple flavor. These cookies are perfect for any occasion and easy to make.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the maple syrup and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Divide the dough in half. On a lightly floured surface, roll out each half to about 1/4-inch thickness.
- Use cookie cutters to cut out desired shapes.
- Place cookies on ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a stronger maple flavor, use maple extract in addition to the maple syrup.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg