HAZELNUT SHORTBREAD BALLS
Stack them high! Place a mound of these Hazelnut Shortbread Balls in your favorite serving dish, place them at the center of your table, and watch them disappear as your guests delightfully enjoy.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cookie Recipes
Yield Makes about 3 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Butter an 8 1/2-inch cake or springform pan; set aside. Sift together flour and salt into a small bowl; set aside. Place butter in bowl of electric mixer fitted with paddle attachment. Cream until fluffy, 3 to 5 minutes. Add sugar, and continue to beat until very light in color and fluffy, occasionally scraping down the sides of the bowl with a spatula, about 2 minutes more. Add vanilla, if using. Add flour mixture, and combine on low speed, scraping with spatula if necessary, until flour is just incorporated and dough sticks together when squeezed with fingers.
- Pat dough into prepared pan. If rolling out dough to cut into shapes, form into a flat disk; wrap in plastic. Chill until firm, at least 1 hour.
- Add 1/2 cup finely chopped hazelnuts (or pecans) to creamed butter-and-sugar mixture. Roll dough into 1-inch balls with your hands; chill.
- Heat oven to 325 degrees. Bake until firm and just starting to color, 20 to 25 minutes.
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Shadowmoon
[email protected]Overall, I thought this was a great recipe. The cookies were delicious and they were easy to make. I would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for a new cookie recipe.
Ruwan Jayampathi
[email protected]These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth the effort. They're so delicious and they're sure to impress your guests.
ALI GAMING ZONE
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of hazelnuts, but I really enjoyed these cookies. The hazelnut flavor is subtle and not overpowering. I would definitely make them again.
Sueupa Shrestha
[email protected]These cookies are perfect for gift-giving. I made a batch for my neighbors and they loved them. They're also great for bake sales or holiday parties.
Marilyn Rivera
[email protected]I love that this recipe uses simple, everyday ingredients. I always have butter, flour, and sugar on hand, so I can make these cookies anytime I have a craving for something sweet.
Sahmud Rain
[email protected]These cookies are a great make-ahead dessert. I made them a few days ahead of time and they were just as delicious as when they were freshly baked.
Maleigha Berg
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. The hazelnut shortbread balls were surprisingly easy to make and they turned out perfectly. They're the perfect combination of sweet and nutty.
Mir Ali
[email protected]These cookies are absolutely divine! I made them for a holiday party and they were a huge hit. Everyone raved about how delicious they were. I'll definitely be making them again soon.
ALIP SANI
[email protected]I've made shortbread cookies before, but this recipe takes them to a whole new level. The addition of hazelnuts adds a wonderful flavor and texture. I also love the way they're rolled in powdered sugar before baking. It gives them a festive look.
Samantha Dissanayake
[email protected]I'm always looking for new and exciting cookie recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill! The hazelnut shortbread balls were easy to make and turned out beautifully. They were a hit with my family and friends.
Martin Samuels
[email protected]These hazelnut shortbread balls were a delightful treat! They had a perfect balance of sweetness and nuttiness, and the texture was incredibly smooth and melt-in-your-mouth. I couldn't resist going back for seconds (and thirds)!