Brown Sugar Spiced Shortbread

Jun 05, 2023June 5, 20230 12

Brown Sugar Spiced Shortbread cookies, a perfect addition to your afternoon tea

by The Chefin Baked Goods

Prep

15 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

8-10 cookies

Calories

200

Sugar

Fat

13g

Brown Sugar Spiced Shortbread is a classic buttery and crumbly Scottish cookie, that has become a holiday favorite around the world. The recipe is easy to make, and the combination of brown sugar and cinnamon adds a delicate sweetness and warm spice note to the recipe. These cookies are a perfect addition to your afternoon tea or coffee time, and can be enjoyed with family and friends.

Instructions

1.	In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, brown sugar, white sugar, and cinnamon until well combined.
2.	Add softened butter into the bowl, and mix until the mixture forms a dough.
3.	Form the dough into a disk, wrap it in cling film and place it into the refrigerator for at least an hour.
4.	Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
5.	Roll the dough out, cut the cookies, and place them onto a lined baking tray.
6.	Place the tray into the middle of the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
7.	Remove the tray from the oven and let it cool completely before serving.

PROS

These Brown Sugar Spiced Shortbread cookies are buttery, crumbly, and delicately sweetened.

They are perfect for tea or coffee time, and the recipe is easy to make.

CONS

Shortbread cookies are high in calories and fat, so they should be eaten in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

The cinnamon content in this recipe may not be suitable for those allergic to cinnamon.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this recipe may not be particularly healthy, the cinnamon in this recipe has been linked to regulating blood sugar levels and reducing inflammation.
Moderate consumption of shortbread cookies as a treat can be incorporated into a healthy diet.

	1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
	3 tablespoons brown sugar
	1 tablespoon white sugar
	1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
	1/2 cup butter