Chocolate Dipped Hazelnut Shortbread

Chocolate Dipped Hazelnut Shortbread
Chocolate Dipped Hazelnut Shortbread might be just the dessert you are searching for. One serving contains 250 calories, 4g of protein, and 18g of fat. This recipe covers 7% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 12. Head to the store and pick up flour, sugar, salt, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 40 minutes.

Instructions

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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
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Place hazelnuts on baking sheet.
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Bake until they're a shade darker and fragrant, about 10 to 15 minutes.
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Remove from oven and set aside to cool.
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Lower oven to 325 degrees F.
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Place hazelnuts in blender or food processor and pulse to coarse bits; set aside.
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Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt to blend; set aside.
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Beat butter and sugar together with a wooden spoon until smooth. Beat in egg and vanilla. Gradually beat the flour mixture into the butter mixture.
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Add the chopped hazelnuts and mix until distributed evenly throughout.
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Form into approximately 1-inch by 2-inch long cookies and place on greased cookie sheets.
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Bake until firm, about 15 minutes.
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Remove from oven and cool on racks.
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In a saucepan over lowest heat or in a double boiler, melt chocolate. Dip 1 end of cooled cookies into melted chocolate.
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Place back on cookie sheet to harden.
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Serves: 12; Calories: 242; Total Fat:17 grams; Saturated Fat: 7 grams; Protein: 4 grams; Total carbohydrates: 21 grams; Sugar: 12 grams; Fiber: 2 grams; Cholesterol: 38 milligrams; Sodium: 124 milligrams
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Ready In40 m.
Servings12
Health Score2
Dish TypesSide Dish
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