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Viewed: 44 - Published at: 8 years agoIngredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 cup walnuts, chopped
- White accordian-fold shredded paper*
- 3-inch diameter round wood box*
- 1/4-inch pink picot ribbon, 12 inches long
- *Available at good craft stores
Method
- Sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl and set aside.
- In a separate bowl, cream the butter and sugar until well blended.
- Add the egg and vanilla, then beat until light and fluffy.
- Add the flour mixture a half cup at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Add the walnuts and mix to incorporate.
- Place the dough on a clean board and roll into a log approximately 2 1/2 inches in diameter.
- Wrap the dough log in waxed paper, fold ends under or tie with kitchen string to seal, and chill for at least 2 hours and up to 5 days.
- When you are ready to bake the cookies, preheat oven to 350F.
- Unwrap dough and slice crosswise into thin rounds approximately 1/4 inch thick.
- Bake on a cookie sheet lightly coated with nonstick spray for approximately 8 minutes.
- Place the shredded paper in the bottom of the box.
- Place the cookie on top of the paper and cover with the lid.
- Tie the ribbon around the box like a package and finish off with a knot.
