Name: Maple Shortbread
Yield: Makes 8 wedges
Ingredients: 1 stick cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 2 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar; 1/4 cup maple sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1/4 teaspoon salt

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Maple ShortbreadMelanie Acevedo

"This recipe is adapted from one in the great book Classic Home Desserts, by Richard Sax," says Alexa Reber of Sterling, Massachusetts. "I created it for my mother — she loves maple above all other flavors. It is almost as wonderful as she is."

Active time: 15 min Start to finish: 55 min

Cooks' note:

Shortbread keeps in an airtight container at room temperature 5 days.

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