Vanilla Hazelnut Crescents

Method

1. 1

   In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat the butter and sugar together until light and creamy then beat in the vanilla.

2. 2

   Add remaining ingredients (except icing sugar) and mix until it all comes together.

3. 3

   Shape the dough into a ball. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

4. 4

   Take the dough out of the fridge 30 minutes before you want to shape it and preheat the oven to 160°C fan-forced and line a baking tray with baking paper.

5. 5

   Using a tablespoon of dough at a time, roll into a ball then roll into a log about 5cm long and 1.5cm wide. Gently shape it into a crescent and place on the baking tray. The biscuits don’t spread so you can place them close together.

6. 6

   Bake for 8-10 minutes only then leave on the trays for 5 minutes. Place the icing sugar in a bowl and carefully toss the biscuits in it then place on a wire rack to cool completely. Store in an airtight container.