Nutcrackers - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. sifted all-purpose flour
1 Tbsp. sugar
1/2 c. shortening
4 Tbsp. cold water
1/4 c. butter or margarine
1/3 c. sugar
1 Tbsp. almond paste
1 Tbsp. light corn syrup
2 Tbsp. milk
1/2 c. chopped hazelnuts
1 c. whole hazelnuts
1/2 c. almond paste
2 to 3 Tbsp. milk
4 sq. semi-sweet chocolate
1/4 c. shortening

Preparation

Heat oven to 425\u00b0.
Sift flour and 1 tablespoon sugar in medium size bowl.
Cut in shortening with pastry blender. Sprinkle water over mixture; blend gently with a fork.
Press mixture into a ball.
Roll out on a well floured board to 1/4-inch thickness.
Cut out 12 rounds with 3 1/2-inch biscuit cutter. Place on ungreased cookie sheets.
Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until golden brown.
Transfer to wire rack.
Cool.