Brown Butter-Maple Shortbread Bear Cookies
Indulge in the delightful charm of Brown Butter-Maple Shortbread Bear Cookies, perfect for any occasion. These adorable bear-shaped treats boast a rich flavor profile thanks to the nutty essence of brown butter and the sweetness of pure maple syrup. Easy to prepare and fun to decorate, they are ideal for family baking sessions or festive gatherings. As you shape these cute cookies, you’ll create lasting memories while satisfying your sweet tooth. Whether paired with milk, hot cocoa, or served as part of a dessert spread, these cookies are sure to delight both kids and adults alike.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 23 minutes
- Total Time: 53 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 0.5 cup unsalted butter
- 0.25 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons packed 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, or as needed
Instructions
- Brown the butter in a light-colored saucepan over medium heat until nutty and golden. Let cool.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cooled brown butter with maple syrup and dark brown sugar. Mix in vanilla, cinnamon, and salt.
- Gradually add flour and baking powder to form a smooth dough. Chill for at least 2 hours.
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Shape dough into bear forms on the baking sheet, chilling again if necessary.
- Bake for 20-23 minutes until lightly browned on the bottom; cool on a wire rack.
- Melt chocolate chips for decoration; pipe eyes and noses on cooled cookies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg