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Slice and Bake Brown Butter Sage Shortbread Cookies

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 12 cookies
Calories 150
Delight in these buttery, aromatic shortbread cookies infused with sage and browned butter, perfect for a sophisticated treat.

Ingredients

Dough

  • 1/2 cup salted butter
  • 1 handful sage (fresh)
  • 3/4 cup flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla paste
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup + 4 tablespoons confectioners sugar

Instructions 

  • Brown butter with sage until nutty and deep golden, then cool.
  • Mix browned butter, salt, vanilla, confectioners sugar, and flour until a ball forms.
  • Shape dough into a cylinder in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Slice dough into rounds and place on parchment-lined sheet.
  • Bake for 18-20 minutes until slightly darkened.

Notes

Work quickly when slicing to prevent dough from warming.
Calories: 150kcal
Cost: $10
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: shortbread