It's an attitude
Relax, you can do it! It seemed like a great idea when you casually mentioned, "come on over for a little bite to eat", but then the reality set in. Pulling off a memorable, relaxed evening with friends and family, dining on the beach, under the stars, is all in your attitude. A few long tables, mismatched chairs, tablecloths, napkins, some votive candles, house plants, and colored glassware, will set the stage for your perfect . Here are a few of my favorite tips:
Enjoy these favorite, delectable, passable sugar cookies your guests are sure to remember .
Marvelous Meltaways
1 1/2 c. walnuts, very finely chopped
1/4 c. white sugar Pinch kosher salt
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 c. unsalted butter, chopped and softened
1 c. powdered sugar
Preheat oven to 350°. Line a large cookie sheet with parchment. In a large bowl, mix flour, walnuts, granulated sugar, salt, and vanilla. Add softened butter. Combine everything with your hands until mixture resembles coarse meal. Form dough into small balls and place on prepared cookie sheet. Bake 15 minutes. When they’re still warm but cool enough to touch, roll cookies in powdered sugar. Set aside on a rack to cool completely. When cool, dust again in powdered sugar.
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