Hazelnut Rounds
Makes 4 dozen cookies

Prep Time: 45 min.
Chilling Time: 1 hr.
Baking Time: 16 min.

Ingredients

• 1 - cup Butter, softened
• 1 - cup sugar
• 1 - egg
• 1 - teaspoon vanilla
• 2 - cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 - teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 - teaspoon salt
• 1 - package (2 1/2-ounce) hazelnuts or filberts, finely chopped

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°F.

1. In a large mixing bowl, you want to mix butter and sugar.
2. Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until creamy.
3. Add egg and vanilla and keep beating until well mixed.
4. Add flour, baking soda and salt.
5. Reduce speed to low; continue beating, scraping bowl often, until well mixed.
6. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until firm.
7. Shape dough into 1-inch balls; roll in hazelnuts.
8. Place 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.
9. Bake for 13 to 16 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
10. Cool on a wire rack.

Alan’s Kitchen Tip:
If you desire, melt 1/2 cup semi-sweet real chocolate chips or raspberry-flavored chocolate chips with 1 teaspoon shortening over low heat. Drizzle over top of cookies.