Basic Country Butter Cookies-Part 2

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Title: Basic Country Butter Cookies-Part 2
Categories: Cookies
Yield: 16 servings

Variation continued.

2. CINNAMON-ALMOND BUTTONS: Shape dough into one 7-inch log; freeze,
wrapped in plastic, 10 minutes. In shallow dish combine 2 tbsp. granulated
sugar and 2 tsp. ground cinnamon; roll log in mixture. Slice log into
1/4-inch rounds; press 2 slivered almonds into center of each. Bake 8 to 10
minutes. Makes about 2 1/2 dozen.

3. PEANUTBUTTER 'N' JELLY SCALLOPS: Substitute 1/4 cup chunk-style
peanut butter for 1/4 cup butter. After chilling, roll out dough to
1/4-inch thickness; cut into 2-inch thickness; cut into 2-inch scalloped
rounds. Using handle of wooden spoon, make shallow depression across center
of each. Bake 8 to 10 minutes. Makes about
2 1/2 dozen.

4. ORANGE-CHOCOLATE CHIPPERS: Stir 1 tbsp. grated orange peel and 1
pkg. semi-sweet chocolate chips into dough. Drop unchilled dough by
tablespoonfuls; bake 8 to 10 minutes. When cool, brush lightly with orange
marmalade. Make about 4 dozen.

5. APPLE PIE SQUARES: Increase baking powder to 1 tsp.; stir 1/2 cup
chopped walnuts into dough. Pat dough into greased 9-inch square baking
pan; press back of teaspoon into dough to make 36 indentations. Fill
indentations with 1/2 cup applesauce flavored with 1/4 tsp. each nutmeg and
cinnamon. Bake 40 to 45 minutes until firm to touch. Cool in pan. Drizzle
with Quick Confectioners' Icing, (see recipe below); cut into 1/2 inch
squares. Makes 3 dozen.

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