Filbert Lemon Logs Recipes

FILBERT LEMON LOGS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350.
• In a large bowl,cream butter,gradually add sugar and continue beating until blended.
• Beat in egg,lemon peel and juice.
• In a small bowl sift together the flour and salt,gradually add to creamed mixture.
• Cill for about 20 minutes for easier handling.
• Shape into 2x3/4 inch rolls.
• Roll in nuts,place on greased baking sheets.
• Bake for 12-15 minutes.

HAZELNUT AND LEMON COOKIES

Steps:

• 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
• 2. Sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt onto a piece of waxed paper.
• 3. In a large bowl or the bowl of an electric mixer, whisk 2 of the eggs until they are foamy. Gradually whisk in the sugar and continue whisking until the mixture is pale yellow and light, about 4 minutes. Whisk in the oil, then add the lemon zest and mix well. Mix in the dry ingredients alternately with the milk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Then quickly and thoroughly mix in the hazelnuts.
• 4. Turn out the dough onto a lightly floured work surface and divide it in half. Shape each half in an 8-inch-long log and 2 inches thick. Flatten the tops slightly and place the logs about 2 inches apart on one of the prepared baking sheets. Mix the remaining egg with 2 teaspoons water for an egg wash and brush it lightly on the logs.
• 5. Bake the logs in the center of the oven until they are puffed and golden, 25 to 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Leave the oven on.
• 6. With a sharp knife, cut each of the logs on the diagonal into about 24 pieces. Place the slices, cut side down, on the parchment-lined sheets and bake until they are golden on one side, about 15 minutes. Turn the slices and bake until golden on the other side, about 10 minutes more. Remove from the oven and let cool on wire racks.

FILBERTINES

Steps:

• In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy;. Beat in egg. Combine the flour, baking soda and cardamom; add to creamed mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. , Shape into 1-in. balls; roll in chopped nuts. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 15-18 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.

HAZELNUT YULE LOGS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in lemon juice and zest. In another bowl, mix flour and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture., Place hazelnuts in a small bowl. On a lightly floured surface, roll 1/2 cupfuls of dough into 1/2-in.-thick ropes, about 22-in. long. Cut ropes into 2-in. logs. Lightly brush each log with water; roll in hazelnuts to coat. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets., Bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes or until light brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.