OMA KIENER'S HAZELNUT CHRISTMAS COOKIES

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Oma Kiener's Hazelnut Christmas Cookies image

An ice box cookie, these were one of the two Christmas cookie recipes my German grandmother made every year until her death at age 92. While they may not be fancy like other Christmas cookies recipes, they are easy to make and taste very nutty. They make me think of Christmas and my grandmother every time I enjoy one.

Provided by KitchenGeisha

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     German

Time 8h27m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ cup butter, softened
½ cup white sugar
1 egg
½ teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, sifted
¼ teaspoon baking soda
½ cup ground hazelnuts
1 egg, beaten
¼ cup multicolored candy sprinkles (jimmies), or amount needed

Steps:

  • Beat the butter, sugar, egg, and salt together in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy. Stir in the flour and baking soda, and mix just until blended. Mix in the hazelnuts.
  • Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and shape into 2 1/2 inch log. Wrap snugly in wax paper, and refrigerate overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease baking sheets.
  • Unwrap, and cut the log into 1/8 inch thick slices. Place on prepared baking sheets 2 inches apart. Brush tops with beaten egg and, if desired, decorate with sprinkles.
  • Bake in preheated oven until edges are lightly browned, 12 to 15 minutes. Cool on racks, and store in an airtight tin.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 52 calories, Carbohydrate 6 g, Cholesterol 12.8 mg, Fat 2.8 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 47.5 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

Avago
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These cookies are the perfect way to spread some holiday cheer.


Sadia Afrin
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5 stars! These cookies are a must-have for any holiday party.


Ronish Basnet
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These cookies are so festive and delicious! I can't wait to make them again next year.


lawyer
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These cookies were the perfect addition to our holiday dessert table. They were a hit with everyone!


William Sanner
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I'm not a big fan of hazelnuts, but these cookies were delicious! The hazelnut flavor was subtle and perfectly balanced with the other ingredients.


Kim Potts
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These cookies are so good! The hazelnut flavor is perfect and they're not too sweet.


Veronica Sepulveda
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These cookies are amazing! I love the nutty flavor and the crispy edges.


Korina Irvine
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Will definitely make these again! Perfect for Christmas.


Bannu Khan
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5 stars! These cookies were a hit at my holiday party.


Elone Sonita
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These cookies are so delicious and festive! I can't wait to share them with my family and friends.


MD SAYME
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I love the addition of hazelnuts to these cookies. It gives them a really unique and festive flavor.


MShakeel Leghari
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These cookies were so easy to make and they turned out perfectly! I'm definitely going to make them again for next Christmas.


Denoven DANIELS
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I'm not usually a fan of hazelnut, but these cookies were delicious! The hazelnut flavor was subtle and perfectly balanced with the other ingredients.


Zzonjay Mharie Ramirez
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These cookies were a huge hit at our holiday party! Everyone loved the unique flavor of the hazelnuts and the crispy edges.