Christmas Hazelnut Balls

Directions

Combine all ingredients in a large bowl except the confectioner’s sugar.

Use a large wooden spoon or your hands to mix thoroughly.

Refrigerate dough for 30 minutes -- a very important step.

Form dough into 1 to ¼ inch balls.

Place 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet.

Bake in preheated 375 degree F oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until set but not brown.

Do not overcook.

Let stand 1 minute in pan then remove to wire rack.

Cool until barely warm.

Roll in sifted confectioners sugar.

Cool completely, then just before serving, roll again in the confectioners sugar. properly.