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      Title: Checkerboards
 Categories: Cookies, Chocolate
      Yield: 1 Batch
 
      2 c  Flour
      1 ts Baking powder
    1/2 ts Salt
    2/3 c  Butter
      1 c  Sugar
      1    Egg
      1 ts Vanilla
      2    Unsweetened chocolate;
           - melted
 
  Mix flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside. Cream butter.
  Gradually add sugar and continue beating until light and fluffy.
  Add egg and vanilla; beat well. Gradually add flour mixture, mixing
  well after each addition. Divide dough in half; Blend chocolate
  into one half. Use prepared doughs to make checkerboards.
  
  Checkerboards:

  Set out small amount of milk. Roll out chocolate and vanilla doughs
  separately onto lightly floured board into 9 x 4-1/2" rectangles.
  Brush chocolate dough lightly with milk and top with vanilla dough.
  Using a sharp knife, cut lengthwise into 3 strips, 1-1/2" wide.
  Stack strips, alternating colors and brushing each layer with milk.
  Cut lengthwise again into 3 strips, 1/2" wide. Invert middle
  section so that colors are alternated; brush side with milk. Press
  strips together lightly to form a rectangle. Wrap in waxed paper,
  chill overnight. Cut into 1/8" slices, using a very sharp knife.
  Place on baking sheets. Bake 375°F for about 8 minutes, or just
  until white portions start to brown. Cool on racks.

  Recipe by Favorite Brand Name Recipes, Christmas Treasures

  Posted by: J Rickert (ZAEP38A)
 
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