Preheat oven to 400° . In medium bowl mix the first six ingrediants. In heavy saucepan, melt over low heat (stirring until smooth and blended) the last four ingrediants. Blend flour mixture into butter/sugar mixture. Chill dough in freezer for 5 minutes. Roll dough and cut with round cookie cutter. Place cookies onto lightly greased cookie sheet. Bake for 13-15 minutes (until slightly cracked.) Move from baking sheets to racks to cool.