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Maple Brown Butter Shortbread Cookies

Slice and bake your way to these delicious shortbread cookies. The browned butter adds a rich nutty flavor, maple syrup brings a hint of holiday and a simple white chocolate drizzle ties it all together. Perfect for holiday cookie boxes, potlucks or a cozy treat any time of the week.
15 min Prep Time
30 min Cook Time
  • Prep Time: 15 min
  • Cook Time: 30 min
  • Servings: 3 dozen cookies

Servings: 3 dozen cookies

Ingredients

  • 2 cups unsalted butter
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

  • White chocolate drizzle:

  • 1/2 cup white chocolate baking chips
  • 1 teaspoon salted butter

Instructions

Step 1

Add butter to a saucepan over medium heat. Cook until the butter foams and steams. Swirl the pan as the foam subsides and closely watch as the butter turns golden brown and solids form. Pour into a small bowl and cool completely until solidified.

Step 2

Whisk flour, nutmeg and salt in a medium bowl.

Step 3

Using an electric mixer with paddle attachment, cream the solidified brown butter and sugar. Add maple syrup and mix, scraping down sides of bowl as needed. Add dry ingredients and mix on low until the dough starts to come together.

Step 4

Transfer dough to a lightly floured surface. Divide dough in half and shape into two logs 2-3 inches in diameter and cover with plastic wrap. Chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour.

Step 5

Heat oven to 350°F. Line sheet pans with parchment paper.

Step 6

Slice cookie dough into 1/2-inch thick slices and place on sheet pans a few inches apart.

Step 7

Bake for 10-12 minutes, just until the bottoms start browning. Let cool on the sheet pan a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 8

For white chocolate drizzle: Melt white chocolate chips and butter in a small-microwave safe bowl at 50% power for about 60 seconds, stirring halfway through until melted. Drizzle melted chocolate over cooled cookies as desired.