Hazelnut Cookies

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. 2
   Mix and sieve together the flour and baking powder onto a pastry board or cool slab.
3. 3
   Make a well in the centre and pour in the sugar, vanilla sugar, flavourings and milk.
4. 4
   Draw in some of the flour from the sides of the well to combine with these to form a thickish paste.
5. 5
   Add the cold butter or margarine, cut into small pieces and the ground hazelnuts.
6. 6
   Cover everything with more of the flour and, starting from the middle, work all the ingredients quickly with your hands into a smooth firm paste.
7. 7
   If the dough is sticky, refrigerate until no longer sticky.
8. 8
   Roll out the pastry, in small quantities, to 1/8 inch thickness and cut out into circles, squares, hearts, etc.
9. 9
   Lay cut out cookies on an ungreased baking sheet, brush with milk and decorate each with half a hazelnut.
10. 10
    Bake in preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes.