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    Iced Brown Sugar Shortbread Cookies Recipe

    Published: Jul 15, 2020 · Modified: Nov 28, 2023 by Jennifer · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    This Iced Brown Sugar Shortbread Cookies Recipe is really easy to make, despite the steps required!

    This fun little cookie recipe is perfect for making on a lazy summer afternoon, so you have something to nosh on for dessert that evening!

    Iced Brown Sugar Shortbread Cookies Recipe

    Iced Brown Sugar Shortbread Cookies Recipe

    I gave some of these Iced Brown Sugar Shortbread Cookies to a friend and she thought they had a maple flavor. These sweet little shortbread are really pretty rich and delicious. They are so dense and sweet, you really don't need more than one or two to satisfy that sweet tooth craving! 

    These iced brown sugar shortbread cookies are perfect for the Christmas holiday, as they store well and are perfect for gift giving! Bake up a batch and give them to friends and family with a pretty tin tied up with a bow, and you are good to go!

    Everyone loves homemade gifts, and they REALLY, REALLY love homemade BAKED GOODS as gifts! YUM!

    Iced Brown Sugar Shortbread Cookies Recipe

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    Iced Brown Sugar Shortbread Cookies Recipe

    How to Make Iced Brown Sugar Shortbread Cookies Recipe

    Iced Brown Sugar Shortbread Cookies Recipe Ingredients:

    • 12 tablespoons butter
    • 6 tablespoons brown sugar
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • 1-½ cups flour

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    Iced Brown Sugar Shortbread Cookies Recipe Directions:

    Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly.

    Iced Brown Sugar Shortbread Cookies Recipe

    Once melted, remove from heat and stir in sugar, vanilla and salt and mix well.

    Iced Brown Sugar Shortbread Cookies Recipe
    Iced Brown Sugar Shortbread Cookies Recipe

    Mix in flour just until combined.

    Iced Brown Sugar Shortbread Cookies Recipe

    Grease an 8x8 square baking pan with nonstick cooking spray. Press dough into pan. Refrigerate for 2 hours.

    Iced Brown Sugar Shortbread Cookies Recipe

    Preheat oven to 300 and bake for 50 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Let stand for 5 minutes before cutting into 16 squares with a hot knife. Leave shortbread in pan to cool completely.

    Iced Brown Sugar Shortbread Cookies Recipe

    Once cool, remove shortbread from pan and frost.

    Iced Brown Sugar Shortbread Cookies Recipe

    Iced Brown Sugar Shortbread Cookies Recipe Icing Ingredients:

    • ¼ cup butter
    • ½ cup brown sugar
    • 3 tablespoons half and half
    • 1 cup powdered sugar
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla

    Iced Brown Sugar Shortbread Cookies Recipe Icing Directions:

    Add butter to a small saucepan until melted and boiling.

    Iced Brown Sugar Shortbread Cookies Recipe

    Stir in sugar and whisk constantly until boiling.

    Iced Brown Sugar Shortbread Cookies Recipe

    Be careful with the icing. It can burn quickly and easily. Don't hesitate to turn down the heat a bit if you're worried it will burn.

    Boil for 2 minutes, continuing to stir.

    The mixture will double and bubble. Remove from heat and stir in half and half and vanilla.

    Iced Brown Sugar Shortbread Cookies Recipe

    Let cool for about 15 minutes until lukewarm. Gradually add powdered sugar until thick.

    If mixture is too thick, add additional half and half, one tablespoon at a time, mixing well after each addition. Spread onto each shortbread square.

    Iced Brown Sugar Shortbread Cookies Recipe

    This Iced Brown Sugar Shortbread Cookies Recipe makes 16 squares.

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    Iced Brown Sugar Shortbread Cookies

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    Iced Brown Sugar Shortbread Cookies Recipe

    Iced Brown Sugar Shortbread Cookies

    Jennifer
    This Iced Brown Sugar Shortbread Cookies Recipe is an easy Christmas cookies Recipe, they're the best holiday baking recipe!
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 50 minutes mins
    Resting Time 2 hours hrs
    Course Holiday Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 16 servings

    Ingredients
      

    • 12 tablespoons butter
    • 6 tablespoons brown sugar
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • 1-½ cups flour
    • Icing Ingredients:
    • ¼ cup butter
    • ½ cup brown sugar
    • 3 tablespoons half and half
    • 1 cup powdered sugar
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla

    Instructions
     

    • Iced Brown Sugar Shortbread Cookies Recipe Directions:
    • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly. Once melted, remove from heat and stir in sugar, vanilla and salt and mix well. Mix in flour just until combined.
    • Grease an 8x8 square baking pan with nonstick cooking spray. Press dough into pan. Refrigerate for 2 hours. Preheat oven to 300 degrees F and bake for 50 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Let stand for 5 minutes before cutting into 16 squares with a hot knife. Leave shortbread in pan to cool completely.
    • Once cool, remove shortbread from pan and frost.
    • Icing Directions:
    • Add butter to a small saucepan until melted and boiling. Stir in sugar and whisk constantly until boiling. Boil for 2 minutes, continuing to stir. The mixture will double and bubble. Remove from heat and stir in half and half and vanilla. Let cool for about 15 minutes until lukewarm. Gradually add powdered sugar until thick. If mixture is too thick, add additional half and half, one tablespoon at a time, mixing well after each addition. Spread onto each shortbread square.
    Keyword Brown Sugar, christmas cookies, cookies, shortbread
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    Hi, I'm Jennifer! I'm a Miami native and I love sharing easy dinner recipes, baking recipes, travel ideas and general Miami Lifestyle fun! Follow along for inspiration on how to make the most of your life!

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