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Filbertines
 
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes
Ready In: 30 Minutes
Servings: 18
Hazelnuts, or filberts, are by far the most important nut crop grown commercially in the Pacific Northwest.—Hollis Mattson, Puyallup, Washington
Ingredients:
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg
1-1/3 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/2 cup finely chopped hazelnuts
Directions:
1. In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy;. Beat in egg. Combine the flour, baking soda and cardamom; add to creamed mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
2. Shape into 1-in. balls; roll in chopped nuts. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 15-18 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool. Yield: 3 dozen.
By RecipeOfHealth.com