Description
Bite sized shortbread made with browned butter for a deep, flavorful twist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 stick + 2 tablespoons (141 grams) unsalted butter, browned
- 2 cups (240 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup (213 grams) dark brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- flakey sea salt
Instructions
- In a small skillet, brown the butter. Let cool to room temperature
- Preheat the oven to 325°F.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and baking soda. Set aside.
- Once the butter has cooled, cream it with the brown sugar until slightly lighter in color.
- Add the vanilla and mix until combined.
- Combine the wet and dry mixtures. Mix until just combined.
- Form 1 inch dough balls and place on a pan at least 2 inches apart. Flatten the tops just slightly with your hand or the bottom of a drinking glass.
- Sprinkle a pinch of sea salt on top of each cookie and bake for 12-15 minutes until the cookies have spread just slightly and look dry to the touch. Let cool for 5-10 minutes.
Keywords: Brown Butter, Cookies, Shortbread