Hazelnut Shortbread

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 -----