Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons baking cocoa
  • 2 -3 tablespoons crushed hazelnuts
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Method

  • Sift together dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, salt and cocoa.
  • Add crushed hazelnuts; set aside.
  • In a separate bowl; cream together butter and sugar.
  • Add egg and vanilla to butter-sugar mixture.
  • Beat with mixer for 30 seconds until light and fluffy (or by hand for about 2 minutes).
  • Combine Flour Mixture to the Butter/Sugar Mixture BY HAND.
  • Mixing only until all ingredients are incorporated.
  • Chill for at least 1 Hour (Optionally, dough can be chilled overnight).
  • Roll teaspoon-sized balls of dough and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  • Flatten balls slightly with a fork.
  • Bake in a preheated oven at 400° for 10-12 minutes until set.
  • DO NOT OVERBAKE.
  • Let Cool for 2 minutes and remove from baking sheet.