---------- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.05 Title: Hazelnut Shortbread Categories: Cookies Yield: 1 Servings 1 c Butter (no substitutes); sof 1/2 c Sugar 2 tb Maple syrup or honey 2 ts Vanilla extract 2 c All-purpose flour 1 1/4 c Finely chopped hazelnuts or 1/2 c Semisweet chocolate chips Recipe by: TASTE OF HOME - OCT/NOV 95 In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add syrup and vanilla. Add flour and mix just until combined; fold in the nuts. Shape into two 1-1/2" rolls; wrap tightly in waxed paper. Chill for 2 hours or until firm. Cut into 1/4" slices and place 2" apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 325 degrees for 14-16 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Remove to wire racks to cool. Melt chocolate chips; drizzle over cookies. Allow chocolate to harden. Yield: about 6 dozen -----