Hazelnut cookies with Nutella^® hazelnut spread

METHOD

1. 

   STEP 1

   In a large bowl, knead together hazelnuts, flour and sugar. Mix in butter, egg yolk and salt until combined. Form into ball; wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 3 hours.

2. 

   STEP 2

   Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. Roll dough into 48 small balls, about 2 tsp each. Arrange balls, about 2 inches apart, on parchment paper–lined baking sheets.

   Bake, in batches, for about 18 minutes or until just set and lightly golden brown. Let cool completely on cooling rack.

3. 

   STEP 3

   Spread or pipe 1 tsp Nutella^® hazelnut spread over the bottoms of half of the cookies. Sandwich with remaining cookies.