Brown Butter Shortbread
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
8
Difficulty
Easy
Buttery shortbread infused with the nutty flavor of brown butter, perfect for a sweet treat.
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Ingredients
- 200butter
- 250 gramssugar
- 200 gramsflour
- 10 gramssalt
- 5 gramsbaking powder
- 100 gramsunbleached flour
- 50 gramsgranulated sugar
- 20 gramsbrown sugar
- 2eggs
- 1½ millilitersvanilla extract
- ½ gramsbutter flavoring
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350ºfF). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
Cream the butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
Tip: Be careful not to overmix.
- 3
Add the flour, salt, and baking powder. Mix until just combined.
Tip: Don't overmix.
- 4
Beat in the eggs and vanilla extract.
Tip: Make sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl.
- 5
Add the brown sugar and butter flavoring. Mix until combined.
Tip: Don't overdo it.
- 6
Scoop the dough into balls, about 2cm in diameter.
Tip: You should end up with around 20-25 balls.
- 7
Place the balls onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 5cm of space between each.
Tip: Make sure they're not touching.
- 8
Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
Tip: Don't overbake.
- 9
Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.
Tip: Then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- 10
Allow the shortbread to cool completely before serving.
Tip: It's worth the wait!
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