Folded Hazelnut Cookies Recipe

Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Bake Time: 10 Minutes per Batch
Makes: About 2 Dozen

Ingredients:
- 1 Tbsp. of Finely Chopped Hazelnuts
- 1 Tbsp. of Sugar
- 1 1/2 Cups of All-Purpose Flour
- 1/2 Cup of Confectioners' Sugar
- 1/4 Cup of Cornstarch
- 3/4 Cup of Cold Butter; Cubed
- 2 Tbsp. of Nutella
- 1 Egg; lightly beaten

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350F. In a small bowl, mix hazelnuts and sugar. In a large bowl, whisk flour, confectioners' sugar and cornstarch. Cut in butter until crumbly. Transfer to a clean work surface. Knead gently until mixture forms a smooth dough, about 2 minutes (dough will be crumbly but will come together).

2. Divide dough in half. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion to 1/8 inch thickness. Cut with a floured 2 inch round cookie cutter. Place 1/4 tsp of Nutella in center. Fold dough partway over filling, just enough to cover.

3. Place 1 inch apart on greased baking sheets. Brush with beaten egg; sprinkle with hazelnut mixture. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until bottoms are light brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Bon Appetit!