Name: Chocolate Hazelnut Cookies
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 3 hr
Yield: Makes 60 to 80 (3-inch) cookies
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:

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Chocolate Hazelnut CookiesRomulo Yanes

Let's just say that finding yourself alone in a room with a plate of these cookies and a tall glass of milk would be very, very dangerous. The trifecta of chocolate, hazelnuts, and rum is irresistible. Decorating the cutouts with royal icing adds a festive touch.

Cooks note:

•Dough can be chilled up to 1 week.
•Cookies keep in an airtight container at room temperature 1 week.

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