Hazelnut Shortbread

Shortbread originated in Scotland and has been enjoyed since the 12th century. It was traditionally made with only three ingredients: butter, sugar, and flour.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 65 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 6.

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Hazelnut Shortbread

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: British, European Courses: Anytime, Baked Goods, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 5 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 2160

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup Hazelnuts, finely ground
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, softened
• 0.25 cup Powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 pinch Salt

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C).
2. In a bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, ground hazelnuts, and salt.
3. In another bowl, cream together the softened butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until light and fluffy.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture and mix until well combined.
5. Shape the dough into a disk, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
6. Roll out the chilled dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4-inch thickness.
7. Use cookie cutters to cut out desired shapes and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
8. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
9. Remove from the oven and let the shortbread cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.
10. Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
11. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 180kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 16g6%

Sugars 6g

Protein 2g4%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.