1 cup shortening
3/4 cup sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup whole filberts or hazelnuts
GLAZE: 2 cups confectioner’s sugar
3 Tablespoons water
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
granulated sugar or about 60 crushed sugar cubes
In a mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugar. Add egg and vanilla; mix well. Combine the dry ingredients and add to creamed mixture. Roll heaping teaspoonful into balls; press a filbert into each and reshape so dough covers nut. Place on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375 degrees for 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on wire racks. Combine first three dozen.