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Hazelnut Stars Shortbread

This is a Dutch-Swiss Christmas cookie

 3 OZ . .or * 90 gms Dark Imported Chocolate . . . .. . .. . . . 1/2 cup unsalted BUTTER (softened)

1/2 cup Sugar 125 ml

1& 1/2 cups all-pur FLOUR

pinch of Salt

3/4 cup toasted then ground HAZELNUTS

Toast nuts 8 mins on tray 350f > WATCH OUT they burn easily!!

Preheat: oven to 350 F * (160 C).

Melt chocolate :> in the Top of a Double Boiler

Let cool :> to room temp

Grind nuts: > in cuisinart

Cream together:> in food processor:> BUTTER + SUGAR . .then

ADD : > the melted Chocolate and mix well

PULSE : > just until dough holds together

ROLL OUT Dough:

to less than 1/4" ON a lightly –Icing Sugared surface( it is NOT necessary to CHILL dough before rolling it)

CUT OUT cookies: using STAR shape and Place them on slightly greased cookie sheets or parchment paper..

BAKE : > 325 F oven for 10 – 12 mins

makes 50 – 60 cookies

Let cool before removing to racks to cool