3 1/2 c. flour
1 tbsp. baking powder
1/2 c. butter
1 c. sugar
5 eggs, beaten until fluffy
1 tbsp. vanilla or almond
2/3 c. chopped hazelnuts

In large bowl, beat eggs until fluffy. Add butter, sugar, vanilla and nuts, beat until blended. Stir in flour and baking powder to form dough. Divide into quarters and shape each quarter into a 12x2 inch cylinder.

Place on 2 cookie sheets and bake 25 to 30 minutes at 350 degrees until firm in center. Cool 15 minutes and cut each cylinder into 1/2 inch slice. Place on cookie sheets. Bake 20 to 30 minutes until crisp and brown. Cool on wire rack.