Hazelnut Butter Shortbread - hazelnut butter

Method

• If the hazelnut butter has separated, be sure to stir it very well before measuring.
• Measure it out into a mixing bowl.
• Add the butter to the hazelnut butter, and cream well.
• Add the sugar, and cream well.
• At this point there should be no hazelnut butter or butter lumps remaining.
• Mix in the flour.
• Scoop out the dough with a melonballer, and place on ungreased cookie sheets.
• Press slightly to flatten.
• Bake the shortbreads at 300F for 15 to 20 minutes, until very lightly browned around the edges.
• Allow the cookies to cool completely before removing them from the trays.
• Store them in an airtight container.