Peanut Butter Shortbread is a simple but delicious cookie made with flour, sugar, butter, and peanut butter. It's the perfect combination of sweet and salty, and the shortbread crust is buttery and crumbly. With just a few ingredients, you can whip up a batch of these cookies in no time. Whether you're looking for a quick snack or a sweet treat to share with friends and family, Brown Sugar Peanut Butter Shortbread is sure to please everyone.
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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.
PEANUT BUTTER SHORTBREAD COOKIES
Enjoy the most peanuttiest peanut butter cookie you'll ever taste, cuz, it's all peanut butter.
Provided by Pat Lenaghan
Categories Desserts Cookies Peanut Butter Cookie Recipes
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Mix in the order given. Spoon onto cookie sheet and gently press into cookie shape. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes until golden. NOTE: You can add choclate chips to half the recipe for an awesome taste.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 418.1 calories, Carbohydrate 45.9 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Fat 23.4 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 135.3 mg, Sugar 39.1 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.
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
PEANUT BUTTER SHORTBREAD COOKIES
Another excellent recipe by Diana Rattray who says: "these cookies are easy to prepare and they're egg-free. Drizzle melted chocolate over these shortbread cookies for the holidays. Use a food processor or electric chopper to chop the peanuts for this recipe." I just posted this good recipe for Ms. B and want to share it here. Enjoy it.
Provided by pink cook
Categories Dessert
Time 1h5m
Yield 4 dozens, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F Combine the butter, peanut butter, and brown sugar in a large mixing bowl; beat with electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Beat in vanilla.
- Slowly beat or stir in the flour and cornstarch until mixture holds together. Blend in the very finely chopped peanuts.
- Roll out on a lightly floured board to about 1/4-inch thickness and cut with cookie cutters and place on an ungreased baking sheet or baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Or, shape the dough into small balls and place on a cookie sheet, dip the flat bottom of a glass in granulated sugar, and flatten gently to about 1/4 inch thickness.
- Bake for about 20 to 25 minutes, or until cookies are set and bottoms just begin to brown. Cool on the pan for 5 minutes then remove to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 424.3, Fat 27.3, SaturatedFat 11.9, Cholesterol 40.7, Sodium 75.1, Carbohydrate 38.6, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 13.6, Protein 8.8
PEANUT BUTTER SHORTBREAD
Make and share this Peanut Butter Shortbread recipe from Food.com.
Provided by grandma2969
Categories Dessert
Time 55m
Yield 15 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- beat butter and peanut butter at medium speed with mixer till creamy -- gradually add sugar, beating well.stir in vanilla.
- combine flour and salt, gradually add to butter mixture -- beating at low speed till blended.
- roll dough to 1/2" thickness on lightly floured surface.cut with desired cutter.and place 2" apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
- bake at 275* for 45 minutes -- .
Nutrition Facts : Calories 228.1, Fat 13.7, SaturatedFat 6.7, Cholesterol 24.4, Sodium 146.8, Carbohydrate 23.1, Fiber 1, Sugar 7.9, Protein 4.2
PEANUT BUTTER SHORTBREAD BARS
Peanut Butter Shortbread Bars have a delicious thick shortbread base and are topped with a chocolate peanut butter icing. Top off with chopped peanuts if desired.
Provided by Angela Allison
Categories Dessert
Time 1h5m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9 x 9 inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray and line with parchment; set aside.
- In a large bowl, use a handheld mixer to beat together the brown sugar, butter, ¼ cup peanut butter, egg, and vanilla until well combined. Add in the flour and mix until just combined.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking pan and press it into the pan. Bake for about 20-25 minutes or until the shortbread just starts to brown. Place on cooling rack and let cool completely before adding icing.
- To make the icing, combine the chocolate chips and ½ cup of peanut butter in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave at half power (50%) stopping to stir every 30 seconds, just until the mixture is melted. Spread the icing on the cooled bars and top with crushed peanuts if using. Let the icing harden completely before removing the bars from the pan and cutting into squares.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 185 kcal, Carbohydrate 20 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 18 mg, Sodium 68 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 10 g, UnsaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving
PEANUT BUTTER SHORTBREAD CUT-OUT COOKIES
These easy peanut butter shortbread cookies are delicious, simple to make and egg free. They're the perfect peanut butter treats for peanut lovers.
Provided by Diana Rattray
Categories Dessert
Time 1h15m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350 F.
- Combine the butter, peanut butter, and brown sugar in a large mixing bowl; beat with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Beat in vanilla. Slowly beat or stir in the flour and cornstarch until mixture holds together. Blend in the very finely chopped peanuts.
- Chill for about 30 minutes.
- Roll out on a lightly floured board to about 1/4-inch thickness, cut with cookie cutters, and place on an ungreased baking sheet or baking sheet lined with a silicone mat. Or shape the dough into small balls, place on a cookie sheet, dip the flat bottom of a glass in granulated sugar and flatten gently to about 1/4-inch thickness.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until cookies are set and bottoms just begin to brown. Cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then remove to a wire rack to cool completely.
- If desired, melt 1 cup chocolate chips with 2 teaspoons of shortening and drizzle over the cookies.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 105 kcal, Carbohydrate 9 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 28 mg, Sugar 3 g, Fat 7 g, ServingSize 4 dozen cookies (48 servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g
BROWN SUGAR PEANUT BUTTER SHORTBREAD
Provided by Sarah Belk
Categories easy, dessert
Time 50m
Yield Eight to ten servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
- In a food processor, mix flour, sugars, cornstarch and salt. Add butter, peanut butter and vanilla and pulse 15 to 18 times, until dough just comes together when pressed. (Dough will be crumbly; do not overprocess.)
- Pat dough into a nonstick or lightly buttered 9-inch round cake pan. Prick dough all over with a fork at 1-inch intervals.
- Bake for 35 minutes, or until deep golden brown. Mixture will look bubbly. Place on a rack and cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Cut into 8 wedges while still warm. Cool to room temperature before serving. Serve with sweet-potato ice cream.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 207, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 22 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 63 milligrams, Sugar 11 grams, TransFat 0 grams
Tips:
- To achieve the perfect shortbread texture, make sure the butter is cold and cut into small pieces. This will help create a crumbly, flaky dough.
- Don't overwork the dough. Overworking will make the shortbread tough.
- Be careful not to overbake the shortbread. It should be golden brown around the edges and just set in the center.
- For a richer flavor, use dark brown sugar instead of light brown sugar.
- Add a teaspoon of vanilla extract or almond extract to the dough for extra flavor.
- Top the shortbread with a sprinkling of chopped peanuts before baking for a crunchy topping.
- Store the shortbread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Conclusion:
Brown sugar peanut butter shortbread is a delicious and easy-to-make treat. It's perfect for any occasion, from a casual get-together to a holiday party. With its melt-in-your-mouth texture and sweet and nutty flavor, this shortbread is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. This recipe is a great starting point for creating your own variations of peanut butter shortbread. Try using different types of nuts, such as almonds or walnuts. Or, add a layer of chocolate ganache or caramel sauce between the layers of shortbread. The possibilities are endless!
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