Littlemafia's Yogurt 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. 1

   Combine flour, hazelnuts, baking soda, cloves, and salt; set aside.

2. 2

   Cream shortening and sugar.

3. 3

   Beat in yogurt and orange extract.

4. 4

   Gradually add in the dry ingredients.

5. 5

   Cover and chill for one hour or overnight.

6. 6

   Preheat oven to 350°F.

7. 7

   Lightly grease cookie sheets or line with parchment paper.

8. 8

   Roll dough into 1-1/2" balls and place on cookie sheet about 2 " apart.

9. 9

   Bake 15-20 minutes or until lightly browned.

10. 10

    Sprinkle with powdered sugar.

11. 11

    Transfer to wire racks to cool.