Chocolate Chip Hazelnut Cookies

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 cups toasted hazelnuts, divided
• 9 tablespoons butter, softened, divided
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup chocolate chips

Recipe

• 1 coarsely chop 1/2 cup hazelnuts; set aside. melt 2 tablespoons of butter. in a food processor , combine melted butter and remaining hazelnuts. cover and process until the mixture forms a crumbly paste; set aside.
• 2 in a mixing bowl, cream the remaining butter. beat the sugars, add the egg and vanilla; beat until light and fluffy.
• 3 beat in ground hazelnut mixture until blended. add flour, baking soda and salt until combined. stir in chips and chopped reserved nuts.
• 4 drop by rounded tablespoon 2-inches apart onto parchment paper. bake 350° for 10-12 minutes. transfer to wire racks to cool.