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Chocolate Hazelnut Cookies

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Chocolate Hazelnut Cookies

Chocolate Hazelnut Cookies

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Equipment

  • - Stand Mixer: A versatile kitchen appliance that can mix dough thoroughly, ideal for combining ingredients efficiently.

  • - Cookie Scales: Precision is key in baking; these help measure out the exact amount of each ingredient required for consistent results.

  • - Silicone Baking Mat: Perfect for evenly distributing cookie dough on baking sheets, promoting uniform cooking and easier cleanup.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup hazelnuts (5 ounces)

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (not Dutch-process)

  • 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • 1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, softened

  • 1 1/4 cups sugar

  • 1 large egg

  • 1 tablespoon dark rum

  • Equipment: decorative cookie cutters (about 3 inches)

  • Garnish:

Instructions

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Instruction 1

Preheat oven to 375°F with rack in middle.
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Instruction 2

Toast nuts in a small baking pan in oven until centers are golden, 12 to 15 minutes. Wrap in a kitchen towel and cool to warm, then rub off any loose skins. Chop nuts.
3

Instruction 3

Whisk together flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt.
4

Instruction 4

Beat together butter and sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer until pale and fluffy, then beat in egg and rum. At low speed, mix in flour mixture in 3 batches just until a dough forms. Stir in nuts.
5

Instruction 5

Divide dough in half and form each half into a 5-inch square. Wrap in plastic and chill until firm, at least 1 hour.
6

Instruction 6

Preheat oven to 375°F with racks in upper and lower thirds. Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper.
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Instruction 7

Roll out 1 piece of dough between 2 sheets of parchment into an 11-to 12-inch square. Freeze on a tray until firm, about 20 minutes.
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Instruction 8

Remove top sheet of parchment and cut out shapes with cookie cutters, arranging them 1/2 inch apart on baking sheets.
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Instruction 9

Bake cookies, switching position and rotating sheets halfway through, until firm and tops are slightly cracked, 8 to 12 minutes total. Transfer cookies to racks to cool completely.
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Instruction 10

Repeat with remaining dough (cool baking sheets and line with fresh parchment). Reroll scraps once for extra cookies if desired.
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