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HEAT oven to 375 degrees F.
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COMBINE shortening, brown sugar, milk and vanilla in large bowl.
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Beat at medium speed of electric mixer until well blended.
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Beat in egg and chocolate hazelnut flavored spread.
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Combine flour, salt and baking soda.
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Mix into shortening mixture until just blended.
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Stir in chocolate chips and nuts.
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* If nuts are omitted, add an additional 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips.
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DROP by rounded measuring tablespoonfuls 3 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheet.
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BAKE 10 to 12 minutes.
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Cool 2 minutes on baking sheet on a cooling rack.
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Remove cookies to rack to cool completely.
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VARIATION BAR COOKIES: HEAT oven to 375 degrees F. Follow recipe above to prepare dough.
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Spray a 13 x 9-inch pan with no-stick cooking spray.
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Spread dough evenly in pan.
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BAKE 23 to 25 minutes or until top is golden brown and toothpick inserted in center comes out clean and center feels slightly firm to the touch.
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Cool completely before cutting into bars.
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CHOCOLATE DRIZZLE: PLACE 3/4 cup semi-sweet chips with 1 1/2 teaspoons shortening in a resealable plastic bag; seal.
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Microwave on HIGH for 1 minute; knead bag.
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Continue in 10 seconds intervals, if necessary, until melted.
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Clip off corner of bag.
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Drizzle chocolate over cooled cookies or bars.