Brown Butter-Maple Shortbread Bear Cookies
Indulge in the whimsical delight of Brown Butter-Maple Shortbread Bear Cookies, where rich brown butter meets the sweet warmth of maple syrup. These adorable bear-shaped treats are perfect for any occasion, from festive gatherings to cozy family moments at home. Easy to make and fun to decorate, they’re an ideal baking project for kids and adults alike. Imagine biting into a soft, buttery cookie that melts in your mouth while also bringing smiles all around!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 23 minutes
- Total Time: 43 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 light-colored saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter until it turns golden brown and develops a nutty aroma (about 8-10 minutes). Pour into a mixing bowl to cool.
- Combine ingredients: Stir in maple syrup and dark brown sugar until smooth. Add vanilla, maple extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, flour, and baking powder; mix until a dough forms. Chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours.
- Shape cookies: Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Scoop dough into bear shapes on the sheet and refrigerate for another 20 minutes.
- Bake: Bake for 20-23 minutes until lightly browned on the bottom. Allow cooling on a wire rack.
- Decorate: Melt chocolate chips and pipe designs onto cooled cookies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (20g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg