"I Didn't Hate It" Shortbread Bites

“I Didn't Hate It” Bites

 

This little treasure is named after the rather tepid review I received from a party guest.  This was, perhaps, high praise considering the source.  After all, this same guest, while enjoying dinner at an exclusive LA restaurant, was approached by the owner himself - none other than Wolfgang Puck - and asked his opinion of the new dessert he was sampling.  His response?  "Tastes like fruity pebbles!"  Though my friend considered this a compliment, the consternation on Mr. Puck's face indicated that he did NOT. 

 

Given that my other 11 guest were quite pleased by the complementary flavors in this concoction of mine, I am publishing it anyway!

Base: Mary Stiger's Sugar Cookies
Cream together:
1/2 c. butter, softened
1/2 c. sugar
1/4 c. vinegar
1/4 t. baking soda

Blend in:
3/4 c. flour

Drop tiny rounds (scant 1/2") of dough onto baking sheet.  Flatten with the bottom of a glass that has been moistened and dipped in sugar.  Bake at 350 degrees for 8-9 minutes.  Cool.


Spread: Lemon-Infused Goat Cheese
Cream together
4 oz. goat cheese
Juice of 1/2 lemon
2 T. Splenda

Spread on 16 of the cooled cookies


Topping: Basil & Strawberries
Layer on top of goat cheese:
Fresh Basil leaf
Strawberry slices