Hazelnut Shortbread Buttons

Directions

1. 1
   Toast the hazelnuts in a 180C oven for 5 minutes and rub in a tea towel to remove the skins.
2. 2
   Then roughly chop the nuts.
3. 3
   Cream butter and icing sugar until light and fluffy.
4. 4
   Sift flour and cornflour into butter mixture, add the hazelnuts and mix to combine.
5. 5
   Knead well on floured surface.
6. 6
   Take walnut sized pieces and roll into balls.
7. 7
   Place on a baking tray and flatten a little.
8. 8
   Bake at 150C for 30 minutes until cooked.
9. 9
   The shortbreads should remain pale in colour.
10. 10
    Options:.
11. 11
    Half dip each button into melted dark chocolate.
12. 12
    The dough can be rolled out and cut into shapes if preferred.
13. 13
    Shortbread stars are cute.