Hazelnut Shortbread

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven 325F.

2. 2

   Grind hazelnuts to fine meal.

3. 3

   Beat butter until fluffy.

4. 4

   Add Splenda, beating well, then egg, and beat.

5. 5

   Add salt, baking powder and half hazelnuts. Beat well, add remaining nuts, and beat.

6. 6

   Add whey powder and mix well.

7. 7

   (Should have soft, sticky dough).

8. 8

   Line a cookie sheet (11 1/2 x 15 1/2) with parchment and turn dough onto parchment.

9. 9

   Use spatula and smooth dough into even layer, about 1/4" thick.

10. 10

    Bake 25-30 min until golden.

11. 11

    Score immediately - if you wait until cookies cool, they will crumble.