Hazelnut Spirals

Directions

1. 1
   Combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in food processor.
2. 2
   Add butter chunks and process until resembles coarse meal.
3. 3
   In a bowl, lightly beat egg and vanilla to combine, then add to food processor, pulsing just until blended.
4. 4
   Gather dough into a ball, wrap in plastic and set aside at room temp for 30 minutes.
5. 5
   Combine all filling ingredients EXCEPT BUTTER and set aside.
6. 6
   Roll dough on lightly floured surface into an 18- x 6- by 18 inch thick rectangle.
7. 7
   Turn so long side faces you.
8. 8
   Gently spread 1 tablespoon softened butter evenly on rectangle.
9. 9
   Sprinkle nut/spice mixture over dough, covering all but 1/2 inch along the far, long edge.
10. 10
    Use a rolling pin to lightly press nuts into dough.
11. 11
    Beginning with side closest to you, roll dough TIGHTLY, jellyroll fashion.
12. 12
    Pinch seam to seal.
13. 13
    Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate 3 hours.
14. 14
    Preheat ovent o 350.
15. 15
    Grease 3 to 4 large baking sheets.
16. 16
    Use a sharp knife to cut roll into 38 inch slices.
17. 17
    Arrange 1 inch apart on baking sheets.
18. 18
    Bake 9 to 13 minutes or until barely golden on the top and golden brown ont he bottom.
19. 19
    Remove to racks to cool.
20. 20
    Store airtight at room temp 1 week, freeze up to three months.