The Chinaman Is On The Loose

The Chinaman is on the loose. Yes, you read that correctly. For those of you who haven’t been reading my blog faithfully for a while are probably wondering what in the world is she talking about. Back in July (on my birthday to be exact) I wrote about “The Chinaman” which is a small statue that Trey and I pass back and forth with my brother and sister in law. It has become somewhat of a game. For the complete story you need to check out the blog from July. I am not spoiling the surprise because the Chinaman has already been discovered in their refrigerator! Wonder when we will get him again??

BROWN SUGAR SHORTBREAD

1 cup butter, softened
1/s cup firmly packed dark brown sugar (I think I used light)
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 to 3 tablespoons sparkling white sugar

Beat butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy; gradually add brown sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Gradually add flour, beating at low speed until smooth. Cover and chill dough 30 minutes.
Roll dough into ¼ -inch thickness on a lightly floured surface. Cut with a 2-inch triangle-shaped cutter; place 1 inch apart on lightly greased baking sheets. Sprinkle with sparkling sugar.
Bake at 375 for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden. Cool 5 minutes on baking sheets; remove to wire racks to cool completely. Yield: about 1 ½ dozen.

** I do not have cookie cutters. Therefore, one must get creative: I made mine into circles using a measure cup!!!!!

Puddin kept Ford on Saturday so Trey and I could go to the Ole Miss vs. Tennessee game.

I had several requests for more recipes and pictures of Ford. I am going to keep this blog short and sweet. I hope everyone had a good weekend!!!