Filbert Bars

This quick and easy chewy recipe delivers cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove-accented bar cookies chock full of hazelnuts.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 70 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ⅛ teaspoon baking powder
• ½ cup confectioners' sugar
• ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
• ¾ cup all-purpose flour
• ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 6 tablespoons shortening
• ½ cup hazelnuts, ground

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

Mix together the flour, hazelnuts, baking powder, spices and salt. In a large bowl, cream the shortening and powered sugar. Beat in the lemon zest. Gradually stir in the dry ingredients. Press the dough into an ungreased 9-inch square baking pan.

Step 3

Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, until the top is golden. Let cool in the pan or on a wire rack.