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.