Ginger Hazelnut Cookies

Directions

1. 1
   In a large bowl beat butter, sugar and vanilla until creamy.
2. 2
   Beat in the eggs one at a time.
3. 3
   Stir in ginger.
4. 4
   In another bowl, stir flour with baking soda and salt.
5. 5
   Add flour mixture and nuts to butter mixture.
6. 6
   Stir until a soft dough forms.
7. 7
   Shape dough into a log, 14 inches long and 2 inches wide.
8. 8
   Refrigerate overnight.
9. 9
   At this point you can also freeze.
10. 10
    To bake preheat oven to 400*.
11. 11
    Cut dough into 1/4 inch rounds.
12. 12
    Bake for 10 minutes or until golden.
13. 13
    Cool on a rack.