Hazelnut Shortbread

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Title: Hazelnut Shortbread
Categories: Cookies
Yield: 1 Servings

1 c Butter (no substitutes); sof
1/2 c Sugar
2 tb Maple syrup or honey
2 ts Vanilla extract
2 c All-purpose flour
1 1/4 c Finely chopped hazelnuts or
1/2 c Semisweet chocolate chips

Recipe by: TASTE OF HOME - OCT/NOV 95 In a mixing
bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add syrup and vanilla.
Add flour and mix just until combined; fold in the
nuts. Shape into two 1-1/2" rolls; wrap tightly in
waxed paper. Chill for 2 hours or until firm. Cut into
1/4" slices and place 2" apart on ungreased baking
sheets. Bake at 325 degrees for 14-16 minutes or until
edges begin to brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.
Melt chocolate chips; drizzle over cookies. Allow
chocolate to harden. Yield: about 6 dozen

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