(From the June 2015 "Beyond the Chair" salon newsletter) For the salon's 7 Year anniversary I'm making my favorite shortbread cookies in the shape of a "7". This traditional cookie is my go-to cookie for company or special events and celebrating our 7th year in business is a great cause for celebration! Enjoy! Ingredients
3/4 pound unsalted butter, at room temperature 1 cup sugar, plus extra for sprinkling 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt Optional: 1 12 oz package of milk or dark chocolate melting wafer chocolates (from Michael's) Directions Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Using an electric mixer mix together the butter and 1 cup of sugar until they are just combined. Add the vanilla. In a medium bowl, sift together the flour and salt, then add them to the butter-and-sugar mixture. Mix on low speed until the dough starts to come together. Dump onto a surface dusted with flour and shape into a flat disk, about 1-inch thick. Wrap in plastic and chill for 30 minutes, until firm but still pliable. Roll the dough 1/2-inch thick on a lightly floured surface and cut a 3-by-1-inch finger-shaped using a knife (or cookie cutter if you prefer). Place the cookies on an un-greased baking sheet lined with parchment paper and sprinkle with sugar. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the edges begin to brown. Allow to cool to room temperature. For a special touch you can melt some chocolate chips with a tablespoon of shortening or use the chocolate melting wafers from Michael's and dip one half of each cookie into the melted chocolate. Cool on wax paper and enjoy!
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GrammatlcGrammatlc bakes all the cookies for the clients at Split Ends Hair Studio (to visit the salon website, click the button above). She also bakes sweet treats for friends and family. Enjoy the recipes! Archives
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