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Brown Butter-Maple Shortbread Bear Cookies

Brown Butter-Maple Shortbread Bear Cookies for Cozy Moments

Delight in these Brown Butter-Maple Shortbread Bear Cookies, a perfect treat for any cozy moment.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Can substitute with vegan butter for a dairy-free option.
  • ½ cup Pure Maple Syrup Use honey or agave syrup as an alternative.
  • ¾ cup Dark Brown Sugar Light brown sugar can be used if dark is unavailable.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Use an equal amount of almond extract for a different touch.
  • ½ teaspoon Maple Extract Omit if unavailable for a less pronounced flavor.
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with a gluten-free flour blend if needed.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Omit if making a denser cookie.
  • 1 cup Chocolate Chips Optional; use dark, milk, or white chocolate chips.
  • ½ teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Increase nutmeg for a bolder flavor.
  • ¼ teaspoon Ground Nutmeg Can substitute with additional cinnamon.
  • 1 pinch Salt Best not to omit for optimal taste.

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Cookie cutter
  • baking sheet
  • Plastic wrap

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Brown the Butter: Melt the unsalted butter over medium heat in a medium saucepan, stirring constantly until it turns golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the cooled brown butter, maple syrup, dark brown sugar, vanilla extract, and maple extract. Whisk until smooth.
  3. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt.
  4. Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Optionally fold in chocolate chips.
  5. Chill the Dough: Shape the dough into a disk, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for about 1 hour.
  6. Shape & Bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out the dough to ¼-inch thickness, cut into shapes, and bake for 12-15 minutes.
  7. Cool: Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure to gently mix the dough and chill it to maintain the bear shapes during baking. Store in an airtight container for freshness.

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