TOTENBEINLI (SWISS HAZELNUT COOKIES)

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Totenbeinli means "legs".

Provided by Mikekey *

Categories     Cookies

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 c unsalted butter, softened
1 1/4 c granulated sugar
2 eggs
1/4 c orange juice, fresh
1 tsp lemon zest, grated
1 Tbsp ground cinnamon
2 c all purpose flour
9 oz hazelnuts, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 325 F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • 2. Cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the orange juice, lemon zest, and cinnamon.
  • 3. Fold in the flour and hazelnuts, mixing just enough to evenly combine.
  • 4. Form into 1/2 inch by 3 inch sticks, and place onto a baking sheet 1 inch apart.
  • 5. Bake until brown around the edges, about 15 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack before serving.

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