These cookies are also called moth balls. Filbert nuts, also known as hazelnuts, are wrapped in cookie dough, then topped with glaze and granulated sugar.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 cup shortening
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup whole filberts or hazelnuts
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- Glaze:
- 2 cups confectioner's sugar
- 3 Tablespoons water
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Granulated sugar or about 60 crushed sugar cubes
Preparation:
In a mixing bowl, cream shortening, and sugar. Add egg and vanilla. Mix well.Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Add to creamed mixture.
Roll heaping teaspoonful into balls; press a filbert into each and reshape so dough covers nut. Place on ungreased baking sheets.
Bake at 375 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on wire racks.
Glaze:
Combine confectioners' sugar, water, and vanilla. Dip entire top of cookies. Roll in sugar.
Yield: about 5 dozen
Note: These cookies are also referred to "moth balls" because of their size and appearance.
Recipe Source: Taste of Home Cookbook (Reader's Digest Books)
Reprinted with permission.
