Wednesday, March 5, 2008

Almond-Tipped Shortbread Fingers

(This recipe is from the Best of Country Cookies cookbook.)

1 c butter (no substitutes), softened
3/4 c packed brown sugar
2 tsp vanilla
2 c flour
6 squares (1 oz each) white baking chocolate
1 1/4 c chopped almonds

In a mixing bowl, cream butter and brown sugar. Beat in vanilla. Gradually add flour. Shape 1/2 cupfuls of dough into 1/2" thick logs. Cut logs into 2" pieces. Place 2" apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 325 degrees for 15-17 min or til lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool. In a microwave or double boiler, melt chocolate. Dip one end of each cookie into chocolate, then into almonds. Place on waxed paper to harden. Makes 4 dozen.

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