Hazelnut Crescents
Always welcome at Christmas, the traditional shortbread cookie gets a modern update with the addition of hazelnuts.
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Ingredients
Cookie
1 cup Land O Lakes® Butter, softened
2 cups all-purpose flour
1
2 cup powdered sugar1
2 teaspoon salt1 tablespoon vanilla
Coating
1 1
2 cups semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips4 teaspoons shortening
How to make
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STEP 1
Place butter in large bowl; beat at medium speed until creamy. Add all remaining cookie ingredients. Beat at low speed until well mixed. Cover; refrigerate at least 1 hour or until firm.
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STEP 2
Heat oven to 375°F.
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STEP 3
Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Roll each into 3-inch log. Place 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets. Form into crescent shape; pinch ends and flatten slightly. Bake 11-13 minutes or until cookie is set. Cool 1 minute on cookie sheets; remove to cooling rack. Cool completely.
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STEP 4
Melt chocolate chips and shortening in 1-quart heavy saucepan over low heat; stir until smooth. Place waxed paper onto flat surface. Dip cookies halfway into warm coating, shake off excess. Place onto waxed paper; let stand until set.
Tip #1
- Grind hazelnuts in a food processor until finely ground.
Tip #2
- Roll warm cookies in powdered sugar instead of dipping them. Roll in powdered sugar again when cool.
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