Hazelnut Shortbread

Total Time:Prep: 15 min. + chilling Bake: 15 min./batch + cooling

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Karen Morrell, Canby, Oregon

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Oct. 12, 2022

We have several acres of hazelnut trees here in the Willamette Valley, where the climate is perfect for this crop. Harvesttime is a big family event with everyone pitching in to help. I try to incorporate this wonderful flavorful nut into our recipes, and this cookie is always a hit. -Karen Morrell, Canby, Oregon

TEST KITCHEN APPROVED

Hazelnut Shortbread

Contest Winner
Yield:6 dozen
Prep:15 min
Cook:15 min

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1-1/4 cups finely chopped hazelnuts
  • 1/2 cup each white, red, green, yellow and dark chocolate candy coating disks
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Directions

  1. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add syrup and vanilla. Beat in flour just until combined; fold in nuts. Shape into two 1-1/2-in. rolls; wrap tightly in waxed paper. Chill for 2 hours or until firm.
  2. Cut into 1/4-in. slices and place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 325° for 14-16 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.
  3. In separate microwave-safe bowls, melt candy coating disks; stir until smooth. Drizzle over cookies. Let stand until set.
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