Nutcrackers

Name: Nutcrackers
Ingredients: 1 1/2 c. sifted all-purpose flour; 1 Tbsp. sugar; 1/2 c. shortening; 4 Tbsp. cold water; 1/4 c. butter or margarine; 1/3 c. sugar; 1 Tbsp. almond paste; 1 Tbsp. light corn syrup; 2 Tbsp. milk; 1/2 c. chopped hazelnuts; 1 c. whole hazelnuts; 1/2 c. almond paste; 2 to 3 Tbsp. milk; 4 sq. semi-sweet chocolate; 1/4 c. shortening

15 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. sifted all-purpose flour
1 Tbsp. sugar
1/2 c. shortening
4 Tbsp. cold water
1/4 c. butter or margarine
1/3 c. sugar
1 Tbsp. almond paste
1 Tbsp. light corn syrup
2 Tbsp. milk
1/2 c. chopped hazelnuts
1 c. whole hazelnuts
1/2 c. almond paste
2 to 3 Tbsp. milk
4 sq. semi-sweet chocolate
1/4 c. shortening

Directions

1

Heat oven to 425°.
2

Sift flour and 1 tablespoon sugar in medium size bowl.
3

Cut in shortening with pastry blender. Sprinkle water over mixture; blend gently with a fork.
4

Press mixture into a ball.
5

Roll out on a well floured board to 1/4-inch thickness.
6

Cut out 12 rounds with 3 1/2-inch biscuit cutter. Place on ungreased cookie sheets.
7

Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until golden brown.
8

Transfer to wire rack.
9

Cool.