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Brown Sugar Shortbread

Buttery, melt-in-your-mouth shortbread with rich brown sugar flavor, baked until golden and cut into classic wedges. Ready in under 25 minutes with just three ingredients.

Total time
22 min
Servings
12
Calories
168
Protein
1g
Brown Sugar Shortbread
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Ingredients

  • ½ cup butter, softened
  • ½ cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ tsp salt

Instructions

  1. 1

    Mix butter and brown sugar until creamy, about 2 minutes.

  2. 2

    Stir in flour and salt until the dough comes together.

  3. 3

    Press dough into an ungreased 8-inch round cake pan, even on top.

  4. 4

    Bake at 350°F for 12–14 minutes until edges are golden brown.

  5. 5

    Cool 5 minutes, then cut into 12 wedges while still warm.

Tools you’ll need

  • mixing bowl
  • spoon or whisk
  • 8-inch round cake pan
  • oven
  • knife

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