Description
Indulge in the delightful charm of Brown Butter-Maple Shortbread Bear Cookies, a perfect treat for any occasion. These adorable cookies combine the nutty richness of brown butter with the sweet embrace of pure maple syrup, creating a flavor that will leave everyone wanting more. Their cute bear shape adds a playful touch, making them ideal for holiday gatherings, birthdays, or simply as a fun baking project with kids. Easy to prepare and customizable with chocolate decorations, these cookies are sure to impress your friends and family while filling your home with a warm, inviting aroma.
Ingredients
Scale
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter
- 0.25 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon maple extract
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 1.25 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.25 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon chocolate chips
Instructions
- 1. Brown the butter in a saucepan over medium heat until golden and nutty; let cool.
- 2. In a mixing bowl, combine cooled butter with maple syrup, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and spices until smooth.
- 3. Gradually add flour and baking powder until dough forms; refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- 4. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C) and shape chilled dough into bear cookies on a lined baking sheet.
- 5. Bake for 20-23 minutes until slightly browned; cool before decorating with melted chocolate.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 23 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (18g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg