Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup margarine
  • 3/4 cup flour, all-purpose
  • 1/4 cup cornmeal
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 each egg whites
  • 1/4 teaspoon lemon zest finely shredded
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 18 teaspoon salt
  • 18 teaspoon cinnamon ground
  • 2 tablespoons hazelnuts (filberts) finely chopped
  • 1 x raspberries optional

Method

  • In a large bowl beat the margarine with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds.
  • Add about half of the flour, cornmeal, sugar, egg white, lemon peel, vanilla, salt, and cinnamon.
  • Beat until thoroughly combined.
  • Beat or stir in remaining flour.
  • Stir in the hazelnuts.
  • Shape the dough into 24 fingers, about 2 1/2 inches long.
  • Place on an ungreased baking sheet.
  • Bake in a 375F (190C) oven about 10 minutes or until bottoms are golden.
  • Remove cookies from baking sheet; cool on a wire rack.
  • Serve with fresh raspberries, if desired.