The Maples Inn
16 Roberts Avenue
Bar Harbor, Maine 04609
207-288-3443
Web site: www.maplesinn.com
Email info@maplesinn.com
Hazelnut Holiday Balls Ingredient -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1/2 cup shortening 1/4 cup sugar 1 beaten egg yolk 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel 1 tablespoon grated orange peel 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1 cup flour 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 egg white -- slightly beaten 1/2 cup finely diced hazelnuts 9 candied cherries Cream shortening with sugar. Add egg yolk, orange and lemon peels, and lemon juice. Beat until fluffy. Add flour and salt. Chill dough for approximately 1 hour. Form small balls with teaspoon. Dip in egg white and roll in chopped nuts. Press half candied cherry in each cookie. Bake at 375º for 1 minute. Makes 18 |