Brown Butter Shortbread
servings
This Brown Butter Shortbread is melt-in-your-mouth delicious and only uses three simple ingredients. These indulgent cookies are so rich and buttery, you’ll never buy store-bought shortbread again!
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup butter
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
Instructions
- Before starting, cut butter into tablespoons and set out to come to room temperature at least 30 minutes - 1 hour before starting. This will make sure it melts evenly as it browns.
- Melt butter in a medium light-colored skillet over medium-high heat while stirring constantly. If using a dark bottomed pan, it may be difficult to see the butter browning which could result in in burning. As it cooks, the butter solids will begin to a golden brown while emitting a nutty aroma. Once golden, immediately remove from stove to stop cooking, and pour into a heat-proof bowl. Refrigerate for 1 hour for it to solidify before continuing.
- Preheat oven to 300°F and line an 8 x 8-inch pan with parchment.
- In a medium mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add flour and mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Press the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan. It may not seem as if there is enough dough, but you will be able to spread it to the sides.
- Prick the top of the dough all over with the tines of a fork. Lightly score into 16 bars with a knife, so that it is easier to cut when cooled.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes. Place pan on a wire rack and let it cool for 20-30 minutes before removing the bars from the pan with the parchment. Cut along scored lines.
Notes
- Do not leave the butter unattended as it cooks because it could burn. It can go from golden brown to burnt quickly, so keep an eye on it.
Nutrition
Calories: 91kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 46mg | Potassium: 10mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 177IU | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.4mg