Ingredients
- 1 egg
- 250 gr flour
- 110 gr butter
- 110 gr packed brown sugar
- 100 gr granulated sugar
- 60 gr pecans (finely chopped)
- 16 gr instant espresso
- 16 ml water (hot)
- 5 gr baking powder
- 1 gr salt
In medium bowl combine flour, baking powder and salt; set aside. In large bowl cream butter well; gradually beat in sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and espresso until well mixed. Stir in flour mixture until well blended; stir in nuts. Shape dough in two 5 cm diameter rolls. Wrap tight; chill 4 hours or until firm. With sharp, thin knife, using sawing motion, slice 1 cm thick. Place slices 3 cm apart on lightly greased baking sheet. Bake in preheated 375 degree oven 9 to 11 minutes or until slightly firm. Remove to racks to cool. Add optional decorations. Holiday Decorations Use tube icing with star tip to make Santa face and hat pompon, leaf tip to make hat. Give eyes sparkle with silver dragees ----