Littlemafia's Yogurt Cookies

Preparing for the holidays. Preparation time includes chilling the dough.

• Ready In: 1 hr 40 mins
• Serves: 24
• Yields: 24 cookies

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1⁄2 cup ground hazelnuts
• 1⁄4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1  dash ground cloves
• 1  pinch salt
• 1⁄3 cup vegetable shortening
• 1⁄4 cup granulated sugar
• 1⁄4 cup plain yogurt
• 1  teaspoon  orange extract
•  icing sugar

Directions

1. Combine flour, hazelnuts, baking soda, cloves, and salt; set aside.
2. Cream shortening and sugar.
3. Beat in yogurt and orange extract.
4. Gradually add in the dry ingredients.
5. Cover and chill for one hour or overnight.
6. Preheat oven to 350°F.
7. Lightly grease cookie sheets or line with parchment paper.
8. Roll dough into 1-1/2" balls and place on cookie sheet about 2 " apart.
9. Bake 15-20 minutes or until lightly browned.
10. Sprinkle with powdered sugar.
11. Transfer to wire racks to cool.