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Brown Sugar Shortbread Cookies

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"As these cookies cool, they acquire an appealing crunch."
Brown Sugar Shortbread Cookies Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 15 times with an average star rating of 3.8
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Original recipe yield 3 dozen

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 1/4 cups packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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What to Drink?
Wine Sparkling wine
Hot Non-Alcoholic Tea

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.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 17, 2003 by Ike 
I found the dough too crumbly and with a second batch only used 2 cups of flour. I rolled the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 10, 2003 by A.Baker 
These cookies are very simple. If you don't want to roll out the dough, form it into small... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 20, 2006 by luvsaz 
I made these using the suggestions of another cook in the reviews, using only 2 cups flour and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on may 6, 2008 by Tiffany 
I followed other reviewers suggestions and the cookies came out perfectly. I only used 2C... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on sep. 25, 2003 by JOSIE 
This was a quick and easy dessert I put together in just a matter of minutes. I didn't make... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 17, 2003 by DMT50 
The dough was so dry, it was crumbly. After molding into a ball and refrigerating, it was... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 2, 2006 by Mrs. Evelyn Paradies 
Mrs. Evelyn Paradies says this recipe is ever so wonderful. Of course it can seem like a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 17, 2004 by rainydaze 
Though these had a delicious flavor they were hard as rocks. Way too much sugar, seemed more... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on sep. 25, 2003 by Momof6 
Only had brown sugar and was looking for a cookie with few ingredients. These fit the bill.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 18, 2009 by sarah 
I rolled them into little balls and flattened them into thumbprint cookies. i also left half... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Brown Sugar Shortbread Cookies

Servings Per Recipe: 18

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 212

  • Total Fat: 10.4g
  • Cholesterol: 28mg
  • Sodium: 110mg
  • Total Carbs: 28.2g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0.5g
  • Protein: 1.9g

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