Oma Kiener's Hazelnut Christmas Cookies

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Gather the ingredients.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': '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.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': '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.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease baking sheets. Unwrap, and cut the log into 1/8 inch thick slices.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Place on prepared baking sheets 2 inches apart. Brush tops with beaten egg and, if desired, decorate with sprinkles.'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Bake in preheated oven until edges are lightly browned, 12 to 15 minutes. Cool on racks, and store in an airtight tin.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (48 servings total)