Cream Filberts

* Exported from MasterCook *

Cream Filberts

Recipe By : TASTE OF HOME DEC/JAN 1996
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cookies Holiday

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 cup shortening
3/4 cup sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup whole filberts or hazelnuts
GLAZE:
2 cups confectioner's sugar
3 Tablespoons water
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
granulated sugar or about 60 crushed
sugar cubes

In a mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugar. Add egg and vanilla; mix well.
Combine the dry ingredients and add to creamed mixture. Roll heaping
teaspoonful into balls; press a filbert into each and reshape so dough covers
nut. Place on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375 degrees for 12-15 minutes or
until lightly browned. Cool on wire racks. Combine first three glaze
ingredients; dip entire top of cookies. Roll in sugar. Yield: about 5 dozen.





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