Brown Sugar Spiced Shortbread Recipe

Indulge in the rich flavors of these brown sugar spiced shortbread cookies. The combination of brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg adds a warm and comforting taste to the buttery shortbread. These cookies are perfect for enjoying with a cup of tea or as a delightful dessert. Follow this easy recipe to create a batch of these irresistible treats.

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until well combined.
5. Stir in the vanilla extract until the dough comes together.
6. Shape the dough into a disk and wrap it in plastic wrap. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
7. On a floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to about 1/4 inch thickness.
8. Use cookie cutters to cut out desired shapes and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
9. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
10. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
11. Optional: Dust the cooled cookies with powdered sugar before serving.
12. Enjoy these delicious brown sugar spiced shortbread cookies!

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