Christmas Cookies - Brown Sugar Hazelnut Rounds

 

Ok, they aren't round.  I told you I wasn't a baker and perfection is not my style!

Also, I wish I would have dusted the crumbs away before I took the shot.

They may not be pretty here but they are delicious!

Brown Sugar Hazelnut Rounds

½  c Vegetable Shortening

½ c Butter

1 ¼ c Brown Sugar

1 t Vanilla Extract

1 lg. Egg

2 ½ c Flour

½ t Baking Soda

¼ t Salt

¾ c Hazelnuts, chopped & toasted

Cream together shortening and butter.  Add about 1 c flour to the shortening mixture.  Add brown sugar, egg, vanilla, baking soda & salt.  Beat thoroughly until combined, scraping sides of bowl on occasion.  Beat or stir in remaining flour and nuts.

On waxed paper, shape dough into two 10-inch rolls.  Lift & smooth the waxed paper to shape the roll.  Chill for 4-48 hours

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Cut dough into ¼ inch slices.  Place slices 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets.  Bake for 10 minutes or until edges are firm.  Cool on racks.

Notes:  I drizzle or frost melted milk chocolate on top of cookies after cooling.