In the realm of delectable treats, few can resist the allure of brown sugar and oatmeal shortbread. This classic cookie captivates taste buds with its buttery richness, satisfying crunch, and harmonious blend of sweet and nutty flavors. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, embarking on a culinary journey to create this delightful confection is an experience worth savoring. As you gather your ingredients and prepare to embark on this baking adventure, let us guide you through the process of crafting the perfect brown sugar and oatmeal shortbread that will leave you and your loved ones craving more.
Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!
BROWN SUGAR SHORTBREAD
I like to sneak a bit of light brown sugar into almost everything I make. I love the flavor of the molasses in brown sugar. White sugar, a peerless product in many ways, doesn't taste like anything but sweet. Using brown sugar, like toasting nuts before adding them to a recipe, adds another level of flavor. You won't think "Oh, this tastes like brown sugar." You'll simply think "Oh, this is the best shortbread I have ever had." Homemade shortbread with ice cream is one of the coziest desserts you could possibly make for a dinner party of friends. Though it used to be commonplace (under the name short'nin' bread), almost no one bakes it at home any more. It's a snap.
Provided by Food Network
Categories dessert
Time 50m
Yield 30 bars
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 10 by 14 1/2-inch sheet pan (with sides) with parchment or waxed paper.
- In a mixer fitted with a paddle attachment (or using a hand mixer), cream the butter until soft and smooth. Add the brown sugar and mix until incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, stir together the flour and cornstarch. Add to the butter mixture and mix at low speed just until the ingredients are incorporated and the dough comes together. Turn the dough out onto a floured work surface and knead it 5 to 10 times, just to smooth the dough.
- Reflour your work surface. With a rolling pin, roll the dough out to fit the sheet pan. To transfer to the sheet pan, roll the dough up onto the rolling pin, lift it up, and unroll into the pan. Using light strokes of the rolling pin, roll the dough evenly into the corners and edges of the pan, and roll out any bumps. (Or, press the rolled-out dough thoroughly into the pan with your fingers.) Prick the shortbread all over with a fork to prevent any buckling or shrinking.
- Bake in the center of the oven for 15 minutes. After 15 minutes, rotate the pan and knock it once against the oven rack, to ensure even cooking and a flat surface. Bake 10 to 15 minutes more, until very lightly browned.
- Immediately sprinkle the granulated sugar evenly over the surface. Let cool 10 minutes, then cut into 1 1/2 by 3-inch bars. Let cool completely in the pan, then store in an airtight container.
OATMEAL SHORTBREAD WREATHS
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories dessert
Time 4h
Yield About 24 wreaths
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Pulse the oats in a food processor until finely ground. Add the flour, brown sugar and salt and pulse. Add the butter and egg yolk and process until the dough comes together and no streaks of butter remain. Divide the dough between 2 sheets of plastic wrap and pat into disks; wrap and refrigerate until firm, about 3 hours.
- Position racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven; preheat to 350 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Let the dough sit at room temperature about 5 minutes to soften slightly. Working with one piece at a time, roll out the dough on a lightly floured sheet of parchment paper until 1/4 inch thick; dust with more flour. (If the dough becomes too soft, refrigerate 15 minutes.) Cut out cookies with a 2 1/2-inch round cutter (preferably fluted), then cut out the centers with a 3/4-inch round cutter. Arrange the wreaths 1 inch apart on the prepared pans. Reroll the scraps and cut out more cookies.
- Bake, switching the pans halfway through, until the cookies are dry and firm on top and golden brown around the edges, 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes on the pans. Lightly brush the tops with the maple syrup, then immediately sprinkle with the crushed raspberries and sanding sugar. Transfer to a rack to cool completely.
ZAZ'S OATMEAL SHORTBREAD
A deliciously different variation on shortbread.
Provided by Zaz Whitaker
Categories Desserts Cookies Oatmeal Cookie Recipes
Yield 60
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and white and brown sugars. Add egg, almond and vanilla extracts and stir well. In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, salt and baking soda. Stir into butter mixture, and mix until well blended. Stir in chopped nuts and oats.
- Roll about 1 tablespoon of dough into a ball. Flatten dough on cookie sheet with a fork and bake for 8 to 12 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 73.4 calories, Carbohydrate 8.7 g, Cholesterol 11.2 mg, Fat 4 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 43 mg, Sugar 4.4 g
BROWN SUGAR SHORTBREAD
These rich buttery cookies have just three ingredients! They're a snap to make for a last-minute gift or when guests will be arriving on short notice. For best results, gradually stir the flour into the dough. -Shirley Gardiner Clearwater, Manitoba
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield 3-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Gradually stir in flour and mix well. Turn onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth, about 3 minutes. Pat into a 1/3-in.-thick rectangle measuring 11 in. x 8 in. , Cut into 2-in. x 1-in. strips. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Prick with a fork. , Bake at 300° for 25 minutes or until bottoms are lightly browned. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 145 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 90mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
OATMEAL SHORTBREAD
Add these delicious shortbread cookies to your cookie jar.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cookie Recipes
Yield Makes 32
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325. Spread oats on a rimmed baking sheet. Toast until fragrant and lightly browned, 4 to 6 minutes. Let cool completely.
- In a food processor, combine flour, sugar, salt, and 1/2 cup cooled oats; process until finely ground, 1 minute. Add butter. Pulse until mixture is the consistency of coarse meal. Transfer to an 8-inch square baking pan; press firmly into bottom. Sprinkle remaining oats on top, and press gently.
- Bake until firm and lightly browned, 30 to 35 minutes. Using a paring knife, immediately score shortbread into 16 squares; then score each square diagonally into 2 triangles. On a wire rack, cool completely in pan; gently invert, and break along scored lines.
BROWN SUGAR SHORTBREAD
These shortbread rounds with a sugared edges and a hint of sea salt are perfect for tea time, coffee breaks, or after-school snacks.
Provided by Diamond Crystal Salt
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Diamond Crystal® Salt
Yield 36
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cream butter, Diamond Crystal® Kosher Salt and dark brown sugar in a bowl for 5 minutes with an electric mixer on high speed. Add flour and mix on low speed until just combined.
- Scrape dough onto a sheet of parchment paper; shape into a log about 2 inches in diameter. Wrap with the parchment paper. Refrigerate until chilled completely, about an hour.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly oil cookie sheets.
- Remove dough from parchment and roll in demerara sugar to coat. Slice into rounds 1/4 inch thick and place on cookie sheets.
- Sprinkle each cookie with additional demerara sugar and a pinch of Diamond Crystal® Coarse Sea Salt.
- Bake until very lightly browned and firm to the touch, about 8 to 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 78 calories, Carbohydrate 7.5 g, Cholesterol 13.4 mg, Fat 5.1 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 39.9 mg, Sugar 2.8 g
BROWN SUGAR AND OATMEAL SHORTBREAD
These have a wonderful texture - buttery, melt-in-your-mouth soft, yet a little crunchy. The cornstarch makes this shortbread especially tender, while the addition of oatmeal give it a bit of crunch. Using old-fashioned oats instead of quick-cooking will provide more crunch. Recipe by Elinor Klivans. These can be made ahead and frozen up to 3 months. Wrap them tightly with plastic wrap, then seal in a clean plastic/metal container.
Provided by WaterMelon
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 55m
Yield 24 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Position a rack in middle of oven and preheat oven to 350°F.
- Prepare 9x9x2-inch square or 11x7x2-inch baking tray by lining with parchment or greasing with butter.
- Sift flour, cornstarch, salt and cinnamon together onto wax paper or medium bowl; set aside.
- Beat butter and brown sugar together in a large bowl, until smooth and fluffy.
- Using low speed (if using electric mixer), mix in flour mixture, until dough comes together in big clumps.
- Add in oatmeal, mixing just to distribute evenly.
- Press dough evenly into prepared tray.
- Bake for 25 mins, until top is light-brown.
- Remove from oven and immediately cut shortbread into squares (6 rows lengthwise, 4 rows across), cutting through to the bottom.
- Cool thoroughly in the pan and remove shortbread from pan using a spatula.
- The shortbread will become crisp on the outside as it cool, but remain slightly soft inside.
- Store cooled shortbread in an airtight contained for up to 4 days or freeze.
OATMEAL SHORTBREAD
These rich buttery cookies from Marion Hall are great with a steaming cup of coffee. "My family enjoys these chewy treats very much," remarks the Etobicoke, Ontario cook.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield about 5 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Gradually add the flour, oats and salt. Press into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Prick with a fork if desired. Bake at 325° for 30-35 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool for 10 minutes before cutting.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 111 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 121mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
OATMEAL SHORTBREAD
I cut this from the Winnipeg Free Press Food section on February 25, 2004 and decided to post it here for safe keeping! I plan to try this soon! Cook time does not include the 1 hour chill time for the dough.
Provided by Pamela
Categories Dessert
Time 25m
Yield 4 dozen, 48 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cream butter and sugar, add vanilla and beat until fluffy.
- Blend flour, baking soda, and rolled oats and then add to butter mixture.
- Mix well.
- Chill dough for 1 hour.
- Roll dough into balls and flatten with a fork.
- Bake on ungreased cookie sheet at 350 dgrees for 13 to 15 minutes until lightly browned.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 65.2, Fat 4.1, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 10.2, Sodium 54.5, Carbohydrate 6.5, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 2.3, Protein 0.8
Tips:
- Use old fashioned oats. Quick oats or steel-cut oats will not work as well in this recipe.
- Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing will make the cookies tough.
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking. This will help the cookies hold their shape.
- Bake the cookies until they are just set. Overbaking will make them dry.
- Let the cookies cool completely before serving. This will help them firm up.
Conclusion:
These brown sugar and oatmeal shortbread cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. They are perfect for any occasion, and they are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a sweet and satisfying snack, give these cookies a try. You won't be disappointed.
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