Brown Sugar Shortbread Cookies

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As these cookies cool, they acquire an appealing crunch.

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Servings:
18
Yield:
3 dozen
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 18 servings

  • 1 cup butter, softened

  • 1 ¼ cups packed brown sugar

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 2 ½ 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.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

212 Calories
10g Fat
28g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 18
Calories 212
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g 13%
Saturated Fat 7g 33%
Cholesterol 27mg 9%
Sodium 77mg 3%
Total Carbohydrate 28g 10%
Dietary Fiber 1g 2%
Total Sugars 15g
Protein 2g 4%
Calcium 18mg 1%
Iron 1mg 5%
Potassium 42mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.