We made these cookies when my boys were small. The boys were covered in flour, with aprons wrapped around them and Nutella on their faces.
—PAULA MARCHESI LENHARTSVILLE, PA
PREP: 30 MIN. • BAKE: 10 MIN./BATCH • MAKES: ABOUT 2 DOZEN
1 tablespoon finely chopped hazelnuts
1 tablespoon sugar
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
3/4 cup cold butter, cubed
2 tablespoons Nutella
1 egg, lightly beaten
1. Preheat oven to 350°. 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-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 2-in. round cookie cutter. Place 1/4 teaspoon Nutella in center. Fold dough partially in half, just enough to cover filling.
3. Place 1 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Brush with beaten egg; sprinkle with hazelnut mixture. Bake 10-12 minutes or until bottoms are light brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.