Cream Filberts

Name: Cream Filberts
Ingredients: 1 cup vegetable shortening; 3/4 cup sugar; 1 each eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 1/2 cups flour, all-purpose; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 18 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup filberts or hazelnuts; Glaze; 2 cups powdered sugar; 3 tablespoons water; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 60 each sugar cubes, crushed or granulated

13 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

1 cup vegetable shortening
3/4 cup sugar
1 each eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups flour, all-purpose
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
18 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup filberts or hazelnuts
Glaze
2 cups powdered sugar
3 tablespoons water
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
60 each sugar cubes, crushed or granulated

Directions

1

In a mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugar.
2

Add egg and vanilla; mix well.
3

Combine the dry ingredients and add to creamed mixture.
4

Roll heaping teaspoonful into balls; press a filbert into each and reshape so dough covers nut.
5

Place on ungreased baking sheets.
6

Bake at 375F (190C) for 12 to 15 minutes or until lightly browned.
7

Cool on wire racks.