Hazelnut Shortbread

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 325°.
2. 2
   Stir flour, sugar, salt and hazelnuts in medium-size bowl.
3. 3
   Cut butter into flour mixture with pastry blender.
4. 4
   Knead until mixture holds together.
5. 5
   Divide dough in half.
6. 6
   Place each half on an ungreased baking sheet.
7. 7
   Pat each out into a 9-inch circle; crimp edges.
8. 8
   Cut each circle into 12 equal wedges.
9. 9
   Do not separate.
10. 10
    Bake in a preheated oven (325°) for 30 to 35 minutes, or until golden brown.
11. 11
    Drizzle chocolate, if desired, over hot shortbread.
12. 12
    Cool 10 minutes.
13. 13
    Re-cut to separate wedges.
14. 14
    Cool.
15. 15
    Store in airtight container.