Brown Sugar Shortbread Cookies

     

As these cookies cool, they acquire an appealing crunch.

Original recipe makes 3 dozen

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
1 1/4 cups packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
 

Directions

  1. In large mixer bowl, beat margarine and sugar until creamy. Add vanilla; then gradually beat in flour, blending thoroughly.
  2. Gather dough into a ball, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerate until firm (1 hour) or for up to 3 days.
  3. Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
  4. On lightly floured board, roll out dough to 1/4" thick. Cut, place on lightly greased sheets. Bake 35-40 minutes or until firm to the touch (press very lightly to test). Transfer to racks and let cool. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Calories: 212 kcal
Carbohydrates: 28.3 g
Cholesterol: 27 mg
Fat: 10.4 g
Fiber: 0.5 g
Protein: 1.9 g
Sodium: 77 mg