Browned Butter Shortbread Recipe

Name: Browned Butter Shortbread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup Land O Lakes Butter; 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar; 1/2 cup powdered sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup cake flour; 3 tablespoons Land O Lakes Butter; 1 teaspoon light corn syrup; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla; 3/4 cup powdered sugar; 1 to 2 tablespoons hot water

Servings: persons

1
Heat oven to 300F.
2
Melt 1 cup butter in heavy 1-quart saucepan over medium heat.
3
Continue cooking, stirring constantly and watching closely, 4-6 minutes or until butter just starts to turn golden.
4
(Butter will get foamy and bubble.)
5
Immediately remove from heat.
6
Refrigerate 5 minutes.
7
Combine browned butter, brown sugar, powdered sugar and vanilla in bowl.
8
Beat at medium speed until well mixed.
9
Add flours; beat at low speed until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
10
Press dough into ungreased 15x10x1-inch baking pan.
11
Prick all over with fork.
12
Bake 18-22 minutes or until set but not brown.
13
Cool 5 minutes.
14
Cut into squares, rectangles, diamonds or triangles with sharp knife while hot.
15
Brown 3 tablespoons butter in heavy 1-quart saucepan 2-3 minutes or until golden.
16
Cool 5 minutes.
17
Combine browned butter and all remaining glaze ingredients except hot water in bowl.
18
Beat at medium speed, adding enough hot water for desired glazing consistency.
19
Drizzle glaze over cooled shortbread.
20
Let stand to set glaze.

1011

kcal

Calories

Fat

123

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup Land O Lakes Butter, 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar, 1/2 cup powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and more.

Yes, Browned Butter Shortbread falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Browned Butter Shortbread

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Variations & substitutions

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