Wood-burning and Ugly Good Maple Shortbread

It’s been a beautiful Autumn weekend of treasure hunting in thrift stores, lunch, and fun projects with Bear.

I pulled out my sewing machine and spent many happy hours sewing up cute sundresses and a bright red tarp for my medieval medicine booth. I live in sundresses for three-quarters of the year, so it’s wonderful to have a couple more to add to my collection.

I worked in my garden and wood-burned several items for a new order and added a couple of new ones to my wood-burning shoppe.

wood burned rolling pin

My favorite is this solid wood rolling pin. I hope to make one for my own kitchen tomorrow. 🙂

pyrograph rolling pin

Last week I started baking again and that’s been so fun. Today I sauteed piles of fresh nectarines in butter, brown sugar and cinnamon and the mixture is ready to be frozen as instant pie filling whenever we have a craving.

I’ve also been making Ugly Shortbread. Sometimes I crave a homemade cookie but don’t have the time or energy to cream and sift and shape, so this is my go-to recipe that takes less than five minutes to throw together and tastes delicious, even if it’s not beautiful.

maple shortbread

It’s easy to mix up flavors too, just add a Tbsp of ground almonds and 1 tsp almond extract for Almond Shortbread, or 1 Tbsp desiccated coconut and 1 tsp coconut extract for Coconut Shortbread.

What is your favorite go-to recipe for something sweet?

Ugly Good Maple Shortbread

Ingredients:

1/2 cup butter, melted
1 tsp maple extract
4 Tbsp granulated sugar
1/4 tsp sea salt
1 cup wholemeal flour

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 375 F (200 C).
  2. Stir extract into melted butter and set aside.
  3. In medium bowl stir together sugar, salt, and flour.
  4. Pour over melted butter and stir until mixture is a moldable dough.
  5. Line a baking sheet with baking paper. Press dough onto sheet in a rectangular shape to about 1/2 inch thick. Cut into even squares with 1/2 inch space between each square.
  6. Bake for 10-15 minutes until golden brown.

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