Nut cookies (shortbread)
Description
The baking is simple and quick. This cookie reminds me of cozy family evenings. I make it in two varieties: classic and with cocoa. Use any nuts you prefer. Decorate the cookies with melted chocolate or ready-made chocolate spread. Serve cooled or slightly warm.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Roast the hazelnuts in the oven.
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Step 2
2. Let it cool, then place it on a towel and rub with the towel to clean it. Crumble into small pieces.
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Step 3
3. Beat sugar and butter at room temperature in a mixer until fluffy, 4-5 minutes.
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Step 4
4. Add the nut butter and ground hazelnuts, mix thoroughly.
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Step 5
5. In a small bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Add the dry mixture to the bowl with sugar and butter, and stir using a rubber spatula.
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Step 6
6. Divide the resulting dough into two parts, adding cocoa to one part.
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Step 7
7. Shape the dough into any form and wrap it in parchment paper. Place the wrapped dough in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours.
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Step 8
8. Slice the chilled dough into pieces 0.5 centimeters thick.
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Step 9
9. Place the sliced cookies on a baking sheet. Put the baking sheet in a preheated oven at 175 degrees and bake for 10-15 minutes.
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Step 10
10. Cool the cookies on a special rack before serving.
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Step 11
11. Spread the edges of the cookies with chocolate paste and decorate with chopped nuts. Serve the cookies immediately after the chocolate has set.