Cheaters Hazelnut Sandwich Cookies

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

2. 2

   Pulse hazelnuts in a food processor until nuts are finely ground.

3. 3

   Be careful not to process them into a paste.

4. 4

   Unwrap cookie dough and transfer to a flat surface.

5. 5

   Knead in hazelnuts.

6. 6

   Roll cookie dough back into a log (about the same size as the original).

7. 7

   Slice log crosswise into 1/4-inch thick slices and transfer slices to a large baking sheet.

8. 8

   Bake 7 to 11 minutes, until cookies are golden around the edges.

9. 9

   Cool cookies on wire racks.

10. 10

    While cookies are baking, melt chocolate chips in a double boiler over low heat.

11. 11

    When cookies are cooled, spread apricot preserves on 1 cookie and top with second cookie, making a sandwich.

12. 12

    Repeat with the remaining cookies.

13. 13

    Dip half of the sandwiched cookies in the melted chocolate and place on waxed or parchment paper to dry.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.