Hazelnut Shamrock Biscuits

Hazelnut Shamrock Biscuits
  • Author: robochoc

Transport yourself to a cozy kitchen filled with the warm aroma of freshly baked treats with these delightful hazelnut shamrock cookies. Incorporating rich hazelnut kernels, fragrant vanilla, and zesty lemon peel, these little shamrock-shaped cookies are a joy to make and a delight to share. Perfect for festive occasions or simply a sweet treat to enjoy with a cup of tea, they will bring a touch of charm to any gathering.

— Constant Cookbook

Ingredients

  • DOUGH
  • 280g whole hazelnut kernels
  • 180g icing sugar
  • 1 vanilla pod
  • Peel from ¼ unwaxed lemon
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • FINISHING
  • Extra icing sugar for working
  • 100g chopped blanched almonds
  • 1 beaten egg.

Instructions

  • Grind the hazelnut kernels to produce a finely chopped, uneven mass.
  • Add the icing sugar, peel, beaten egg and the seeds from the vanilla pod to the hazelnut mass and work to form into a stiff dough.
  • On a non stick surface dusted with icing sugar, roll out into a sausage about 1cm diameter.
  • Take 1cm portions and roll into balls.
  • Take 3 even sized balls and dip in the beaten egg, and stick together to form a shamrock shape.
  • Take a piece of chopped almond and press into the middle of each leaf of the "shamrock", flattening slightly.
  • Brush again with beaten egg, and place on a non stick baking sheet.
  • Place into a very cool oven, 150C / fan 130C / gas 2 for about 40 minutes until baked.
  • Cool completely and store in an airtight tin.

Comments

No comments found.

Yield

Makes 20 biscuits