oma kiener's hazelnut christmas cookies

Ingredients

• Servings: 48
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1 egg
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 cup ground hazelnuts
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/4 cup multicolored candy sprinkles (jimmies), or amount needed (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 12 mins Ready Time: 8 hrs 27 mins


• 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.
• turn the dough out a lightly floured surface and shape into 2 1/2 inch log. wrap snugly in wax paper, and refrigerate overnight.
• preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). lightly grease baking sheets.
• 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.
• bake in preheated oven until edges are lightly browned, 12 to 15 minutes. cool on racks, and store in an airtight tin.