Cream Filberts

1 cup shortening

3/4 cup sugar

1 egg

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1/8 teaspoon salt

3/4 cup whole filberts or hazelnuts

GLAZE: 2 cups confectioner`s sugar

3 Tablespoons water

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

granulated sugar or about 60 crushed sugar cubes

In a mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugar. Add egg and vanilla; mix well. Combine the dry ingredients and add to creamed mixture. Roll heaping teaspoonful into balls; press a filbert into each and reshape so dough covers nut. Place on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375 degrees for 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on wire racks. Combine first three dozen.