Recipe By : Taste Of Home, Dec/Jan 1996
Serving Size : 60 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cookies Holiday
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 c Shortening
3/4 c Sugar
1 Egg
1 ts Vanilla extract
2 1/2 c All-purpose flour
1/2 ts Baking powder
1/8 ts Salt
3/4 c Whole filberts or hazelnuts
Glaze:
2 c Confectioner's sugar
3 tb Water
2 ts Vanilla extract
Granulated sugar -OR-
60 Sugar cubes -- crushed
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°F for 12 to 15 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on wire
racks. Combine first three glaze ingredients; dip entire top of
cookies. Roll in sugar.
