Nutcrackers
["1 1/2 c. sifted all-purpose flour", "1 Tbsp. sugar", "1/2 c. shortening", "4 Tbsp. cold water", "1/4 c. butter or margarine", "1/3 c. sugar", "1 Tbsp. almond paste", "1 Tbsp. light corn syrup", "2 Tbsp. milk", "1/2 c. chopped hazelnuts", "1 c. whole hazelnuts", "1/2 c. almond paste", "2 to 3 Tbsp. milk", "4 sq. semi-sweet chocolate", "1/4 c. shortening"]
["Heat oven to 425\u00b0.", "Sift flour and 1 tablespoon sugar in medium size bowl.", "Cut in shortening with pastry blender. Sprinkle water over mixture; blend gently with a fork.", "Press mixture into a ball.", "Roll out on a well floured board to 1/4-inch thickness.", "Cut out 12 rounds with 3 1/2-inch biscuit cutter. Place on ungreased cookie sheets.", "Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until golden brown.", "Transfer to wire rack.", "Cool."]
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