Filbert Bars

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup hazelnuts, ground
• 1/8 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
• 6 tablespoons shortening
• 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c).
• mix together the flour, hazelnuts, baking powder, spices and salt. in a large bowl, cream the shortening and powered sugar. beat in the lemon zest. gradually stir in the dry ingredients. press the dough into an ungreased 9-inch square baking pan.
• bake for 18 to 20 minutes, until the top is golden. let cool in the pan or on a wire rack.