Christmas Hazelnut Balls

== Description ==
* Yield: about 20 balls.
== Ingredients ==
* 1 cup all-purpose flour
* ½ cup margarine
* 1 cup hazelnuts, or pecans
* 2 tbsp sugar
* ⅛ tsp salt
* 1 tsp vanilla extract
* confectioner's sugar
== Directions ==
# Combine all ingredients in a large bowl except the confectioner's sugar.
# Use a large wooden spoon or your hands to mix thoroughly.
# Refrigerate dough for 30 minutes - a very important step.
# Form dough into 1¼-inch balls.
# Place 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
# Bake in preheated 375°F oven for 15 – 20 minutes or until set but not brown.
# Do not overcook.
# Let stand 1 minute in pan then remove to wire rack.
# Cool until barely warm.
# Roll in sifted confectioners' sugar.
# Cool completely, then just before serving, roll again in the confectioners' sugar.
# Do not make them too large or they will not cook properly
Category:Christmas Candy
Category:Hazelnut Recipes
Category:Pecan Recipes