These cookies serve a dual purpose: as a sophisticated way to seat guests and as a delicious edible favor. They can be made in advance and placed in a cellophane bag secured with a ribbon.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line 3 baking sheets with parchment paper.
On a lightly floured work surface, using a floured rolling pin, roll the dough into a 15-by-12-inch (38-by-30-cm) rectangle about ¼ inch (6 mm) thick. Using a ruler as a stra