Thursday, May 5, 2011

A Hat Rack and Tea Shorbread Cookies

"He's not just a hat rack."

The hat quotes come from all different places.  Movies I see, books I read, research, and personal experience.  This one was from an unlikely source. One that I don't usually pay attention to, but is often within hearing.  Especially during the playoffs.

Yes, you guessed it, basketball.  Half time commentary.  This statement was made by Charles Barkley, who has a particular voice and way of talking.  Sometimes I can't help listening to him and my ears always perk up at the word hat.  I had to have my husband explain this one to me.

It means you are smart.  There is substance under that place you hang your hat.  You have a brain.  So if your guy is not just a hat rack, bake these tea shortbread cookies, sit down and have a nice intelligent conversation.  Not about basketball.

Tea Shortbread Cookies

Makes 24 cookies

2 cups Zazu & Violets' all purpose gluten free flour mix
1/2 tsp. xanthan gum
2 tbs. fragrant loose tea
16 oz. (2 sticks) butter at room temperature
3/4 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp. vanilla

Pre-heat the oven to 375 degrees

Mix together the flour, xanthan gum and loose tea.  Set aside.  In a mixer, cream together butter,sugar and vanilla until light and fluffy.  Slowly add the flour mixture until completely incorporated.  Using a 1 oz. scoop, drop the cookies onto an un- greased baking sheet about 2" apart.  Bake for 10-12 minutes until just starting to color.

These tea cookies are also a lovely treat at a tea party with your friends.  Make it a hat event! 


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