Totenbeinli (Swiss Hazelnut 'Legs')

This is a tasty hazelnut cookie found mostly in the Graubuenden region of Switzerland. The name means 'legs'.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 85 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 ¼ cups white sugar
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
• ¼ cup orange juice
• ¼ cup softened butter
• 9 ounces hazelnuts, coarsely chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).

Step 2

Cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the orange juice, lemon zest, and cinnamon. Fold in the flour and hazelnuts, mixing just enough to evenly combine. Form into 1/2 inch by 3 inch sticks, and place onto a baking sheet 1 inch apart.

Step 3

Bake in preheated oven until brown around the edges, about 15 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack before serving.