An inherited recipe, these buttery hazelnut cookies are a snap to make and simple to bake. Prepare the dough and refrigerate as a log, then slice into rounds, decorate with candy sprinkles, and bake. Easy!
Preparation Time
15 mins
Cooking Time
12 mins
Total Time
27 mins
Calories
52 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease baking sheets.
Step 2
Beat the butter, sugar, egg, and salt together in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy. Stir in the flour and baking soda, and mix just until blended. Mix in the hazelnuts.
Step 3
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and shape into 2 1/2 inch log. Wrap snugly in wax paper, and refrigerate overnight.
Step 4
Unwrap, and cut the log into 1/8 inch thick slices. Place on prepared baking sheets 2 inches apart. Brush tops with beaten egg and, if desired, decorate with sprinkles.
Step 5
Bake in preheated oven until edges are lightly browned, 12 to 15 minutes. Cool on racks, and store in an airtight tin.
Ingredients
1 egg
1 egg, beaten
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.5 cup butter, softened
0.5 cup white sugar
0.25 teaspoon baking soda
1.5 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
0.5 cup ground hazelnuts
0.25 cup multicolored candy sprinkles (jimmies), or amount needed
