■ Makes 16 ■ Prep 1 hr plus cooling and 10 mins chilling ■ Cook 12 mins 100g unsalted butter, softened175g caster sugar, plus extrafor sprinkling1 egg1 tsp vanilla paste200g plain flour, plus extrafor

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MAKES 16 rectangles or 32 small squares PREP 30 mins plus cooling COOK 35 mins EASY V 200g butter, softened, plus extra for the tin200g peeled hazelnuts, toasted (see tip right)200g self-raising flour

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