Cinnamon Hazelnut Shortbread
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Recipe type: Cookie, Shortbread, Dessert
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Serves: 16 cookies
 
Ingredients
  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 11/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped hazelnuts
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 325F
  2. In a small bowl, combine flour, salt, cinnamon and stir to combine.
  3. In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, approximately 2 minutes.
  4. Using a wooden spoon, stir in the flour mixture into the butter mixture until just combined. (The mixture may appear dry). Stir in the hazelnuts.
  5. Using your hands, press the dough into an ungreased 9" square baking pan. Ensure the batter is evenly distributed. (See Note)
  6. Bake 20-25 minutes until golden brown
  7. While the shortbread is still hot, using a pairing knife mark out the 16 squares or any other shape you like. Don't cut all the way through.
  8. Leave for the shortbread to cool down completely, cut along the lines you marked out earlier and serve
Notes
- You could use the bottom of the glass to make sure the dough is evenly distributed.
Recipe by Baker Street at https://bakerstreet.tv/2011/12/cinnamon-hazelnut-shortbread/