Hazelnut Shortbread

Name: Hazelnut Shortbread
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened; 1/2 cup sugar; 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1-1/4 cups finely chopped hazelnuts; 1/2 cup each white, red, green, yellow and dark chocolate candy coating disks

7 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/4 cups finely chopped hazelnuts
1/2 cup each white, red, green, yellow and dark chocolate candy coating disks

Directions

1

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add syrup and vanilla. Beat in flour just until combined; fold in nuts. Shape into two 1-1/2-in. rolls; wrap tightly in waxed paper. Chill for 2 hours or until firm.
2

Cut into 1/4-in. slices and place 2 in. apart on ungreased
3

. Bake at 325° for 14-16 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.
4

In separate microwave-safe bowls, melt candy coating disks; stir until smooth. Drizzle over cookies. Let stand until set.