Hazelnut Sablés

Instructions

1. 1

   Beat butter and powdered sugar in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, or mix with spoon.

2. 2

   Stir in vanilla and egg yolk.

3. 3

   Stir in flour and ground hazelnuts until well blended.

4. 4

   Cover tightly and refrigerate 1 hour.

5. 5

   Heat oven to 350º.

6. 6

   Roll one fourth of dough at a time 1/4 inch thick on lightly floured surface. (Keep remaining dough refrigerated until ready to roll.)

7. 7

   Cut into 2 1/2-inch rounds. Place about 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet.

8. 8

   Brush with egg.

9. 9

   Sprinkle with chopped hazelnuts and sugar crystals.

10. 10

    Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until edges are light brown.

11. 11

    Remove from cookie sheet to wire rack.