Delicious and Buttery Brown Sugar Shortbread Cookies

Indulge in the rich, buttery goodness of these brown sugar shortbread cookies. Made with simple ingredients, these cookies are perfectly sweet and crumbly. With a hint of caramel flavor from the brown sugar, these cookies are a delightful treat for any occasion. Whip up a batch in no time and enjoy these irresistible cookies with a cup of tea or coffee.

Ingredients

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

Directions

1. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Add the vanilla extract and mix until well combined.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until a crumbly dough forms.
5. Shape the dough into a disk, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
6. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
7. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to about 1/4 inch thickness.
8. Use cookie cutters to cut out desired shapes and transfer them to the prepared baking sheet.
9. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
10. Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
11. Once cooled, store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature.

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