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Easy Brown Sugar Shortbread

This easy brown sugar shortbread recipe only contains three ingredients! It pairs perfectly with your morning coffee or espresso.
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Course Breakfast, Dessert
Servings 16

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup salted butter at room temperature
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 1 1/3 cup all-purpose flour

Instructions
 

  • Using an electric mixer, beat the butter and brown sugar until fluffy and pale. Add the flour gradually and mix just until incorporated.
  • Grease an 8-inch cake pan and transfer the dough (it will be a bit crumbly), pressing it into an even layer with your fingers- or the bottom of a flat cup or dish.
  • Prick the dough surface evenly, using a fork, then score the dough into 16 triangles using a very sharp knife.
  • Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees Farenheit.
  • Bake for about 25-30 minutes, until the dough is a very light golden brown and the surface looks dry. Watch carefully so it doesn't overbake!
  • Remove from the oven and immediately cut the shortbread using a sharp knife, along the scored lines. Allow it to cool completely in the pan before separating the pieces.
  • The shortbread will keep in an airtight container for several days. Enjoy!

Notes

Recipe adapted from Food 52's Baked cookbook.
Keyword baking, breakfast, brown sugar, pastry, shortbread