HEALTHY SWEET RECIPE : HAZELNUT BALLS

HEALTHY SWEET RECIPE : HAZELNUT BALLS

1.1/2 CUP HAZELNUTS

1 CUP SIFTED FLOUR

2 TBSP. SUGAR

1/2 CUP SOFT BUTTER

1/4 TSP SALT

1 TSP VANILLA EXTRACT

CONFECTIONERS' SUGAR

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HEAT OVEN TO 375*.
BLENDER - GRIND HAZELNUTS VERY FINE.
EMPTY IN TO MIXING BOWL.
ADD ALL REMAINING INGREDIENTS EXCEPT CONFECTIONERS' SUGAR TO NUTS AND MIX THOROUGHLY.
REFRIGERATE DOUGH AT LEAST ONE-HALF HOUR.
FROM DOUGH INTO 1" BALLS, PLACE 1 INCH APART ON UNGREASED COOKIE SHEETS.
BAKE 15 TO 20 MINUTES, UNTIL SET BUT NOT BROWN.
COOL PARTIALLY ON COOLING RACK.
ROLL IN CONFECTIONERS' SUGAR WHILE WARM.
RE-ROLL IN SUGAR JUST BEFORE SERVING.