Hazelnut Balls

Makes approximately 20 balls

Ingredients:

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup butter
1 cup hazelnuts or pecans
2 tablespoons sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
confectioner's sugar

Preparation:

Combine all ingredients in a large bowl except the confectioner's
sugar. Use a large wooden spoon or your hands to mix thoroughly.
Refrigerate dough for 30 minutes.

Form dough into 1-1/4-inch balls. Place 1 inch apart on ungreased
cookie sheet. Bake in preheated 375 degree oven for 15 to 20 minutes
or until set but not brown. Do not overcook. Let stand 1 minute in pan
then remove to wire rack. Cool until barely warm. Roll in sifted
confectioners sugar. Cool completely, then just before serving, roll
again in the confectioners sugar.


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> Hazelnut Balls
>
> Makes approximately 20 balls
>
> Ingredients:
>
> 1 cup all-purpose flour
> 1/2 cup butter
> 1 cup hazelnuts or pecans
> 2 tablespoons sugar
> 1/8 teaspoon salt
> 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
> confectioner's sugar
>
> Preparation:
>
> Combine all ingredients in a large bowl except the confectioner's
> sugar. Use a large wooden spoon or your hands to mix thoroughly.
> Refrigerate dough for 30 minutes.
>
> Form dough into 1-1/4-inch balls. Place 1 inch apart on ungreased
> cookie sheet. Bake in preheated 375 degree oven for 15 to 20 minutes
> or until set but not brown. Do not overcook. Let stand 1 minute in pan
> then remove to wire rack. Cool until barely warm. Roll in sifted
> confectioners sugar. Cool completely, then just before serving, roll
> again in the confectioners sugar.
>
>
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>
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