Brown Butter-Maple Shortbread Bear Cookies
Indulge in the whimsical world of Brown Butter-Maple Shortbread Bear Cookies, a delightful treat that combines rich flavors and adorable shapes. With their nutty brown butter essence and sweet maple syrup, these bear-shaped cookies are perfect for any occasion—be it holiday gatherings, birthday celebrations, or simply a fun baking project with kids. Their unique twist on traditional shortbread provides both texture and taste, making them irresistible to everyone who tries them. Easy to make and customizable with chocolate decorations, these cookies offer a charming way to bring joy and sweetness to your table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 23 minutes
- Total Time: 38 minutes
- Yield: About 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 saucepan over medium heat until nutty.
- Mix cooled brown butter with maple syrup and sugars until combined.
- Stir in vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt.
- Gradually add flour and baking powder to form a smooth dough.
- Chill the dough for 2 hours before shaping into bear cookies.
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C) and bake cookies for 20–23 minutes until lightly browned.
- Decorate with melted chocolate as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (25g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg