Difficulty: Easy
Instructions
Things You'll Need:
- 3 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
- 3/4 c. powdered sugar
- 1 tsp. almond extract
- 1 lg. egg - lightly beaten
- 1 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp. ground cloves
- 2/3 c. hazelnuts - chopped fine
- 1/3 c. milk - warmed
- pinch of salt
- 1 c. vegetable shortening
- colored powdered sugar (to decorate cookies)
- Groceries
- Cookie Sheets
- Hand Mixers
- Holiday Cookie Cutters
- Mixing Bowls
- Cookie sheets
- Mixing bowls
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Step 1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
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Step 2
Blend the sugar and shortening in an electric mixer. Add the egg and milk.
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Step 3
Mix the flour, salt, hazelnuts, almond extract, ground cloves and cinnamon into the dough. Form into a ball, cover and refrigerate for 3 hours.
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Step 4
Remove the dough from the refrigerator and knead it with your hands. Sprinkle the dough with some flour to prevent it from sticking and roll out on a large flat surface.
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Step 5
Cut the dough using cookie cutters or a small knife (use whatever shapes you like). Place on a lightly greased cookie sheet.
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Step 6
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until golden brown. Sprinkle with colored powdered sugar while still warm, if desired.
