Maple Syrup Shortbreads -

1/4 c Sugar

1 c All-purpose flour

--MAPLE TOPPING-- 3/4 c Packed brown sugar

1/3 c Pure maple syrup

1 tb Unsalted butter; room temp.

1 ts Vanilla

1/2 c Chopped toasted walnuts

350 degrees. Generously butter 9-inch square baking dish. Cream butter and sugar in processor unitl light and fluffy. Add flour and process just until blended; do not form ball. Pat into bottom of prepared dish. Bake until shortbread is light brown, about 25 minutes.

25 minutes. Cool on rack. Cut into 1-1/2" squares. Store in airtight container. Source: Bon Appetit magazine, December

1984. Typed for you by Karen Mintzias