Friday, March 18, 2011

Maple Walnut Shortbread Cookies

2 sticks butter or margarine ($.45)
2 T. maple syrup ($.15)
2 tsp. maple extract ($.25)
1/2 tsp. black walnut extract ($.20)
3/4 C. dark brown sugar ($.25)
2 1/2 C. all purpose flour ($.15)
2/3 C. chopped walnuts ($.85)

Beat together margarine, syrup, extracts, and sugar until well blended. Add flour and mix until well incorporated. Stir in walnuts until just blended.

Shape dough into a 1 1/2" log and chill for 30 minutes.
Slice dough into 1/2" thick cookies.

Bake on a greased cookie sheet at 325 for 15-18 minutes.
Cool on wire rack.

Store in an airtight container.

Yields = 30 cookies
Cost: $2.30
Cost per cookie: $.08 each

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