Brown Butter-Maple Shortbread Bear Cookies

Ingredients and Weight:

• Brown Butter: 100g
• Maple Syrup: 50g
• All-Purpose Flour: 200g
• Sugar: 50g
• Salt: 1/4 tsp
• Baking Powder: 1/2 tsp
• Unsalted Nuts (e.g., Walnuts or Almonds): 50g, chopped

Preparation Time:

• Preparation Time: 30 minutes
• Cooking Time: 15 minutes

Difficulty Level: Level 3 (Moderate)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. In a small saucepan, melt the brown butter over low heat. Set aside to cool slightly.
3. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
4. Add the cooled brown butter and maple syrup to the bowl and mix until a dough forms.
5. Stir in the chopped nuts.
6. Roll the dough into small bear-shaped cookies (or any desired shape).
7. Place the cookies on a baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
8. Remove from oven and let cool completely on a wire rack.

Nutritional Information: (Based on the above ingredients)

• Calories: Each cookie provides approximately 250 calories.
• Fat: 14g
• Carbohydrates: 30g
• Protein: 4g

Dish Characteristics:

• The cookies have a rich, brown butter flavor combined with the sweetness of maple syrup.
• The shortbread texture is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.
• The bear shape adds a fun and creative touch.

User Comments:

1. "These cookies are amazing! The combination of brown butter and maple is so unique and delicious."
2. "The shortbread texture is perfect - crispy and yet tender. The bear shape is also very cute."
3. "These cookies are great for an American palette, my family loved them!"

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Be sure to use real brown butter and pure maple syrup for best results.
• Do not overbake the cookies, as they will become hard and crunchy. Check after 12 minutes and continue baking if needed.
• Store the cookies in an air-tight container to keep them fresh and crispy.