I never like to show up empty handed. And sometimes bringing your host or hostess the ubiquitous bottle of vino feels a bit witless. In that case, it's fun to whip up something simple to take along as a token. This brown sugar shortbread does the trick- and with only a handful of ingredients, you can whip these up in no time.

Using brown sugar adds depth to the flavor and a good sprinkle of kosher salt on the top makes it my new favorite salty sweet treat. Here's my take on this classic treat with a little twist. So simple, any shawty can pull it off.