Hazelnut-Anise Cookies Recipe

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   Combine hazelnuts and sugar in the bowl of a food processor.

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   Pulse about 10 times until nuts are finely ground; then add flour, salt, and anise seed and pulse to combine.

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   Add butter and pulse until dough just comes together, about 1 minute.

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   Divide dough in half and roll each half into a 1-1/2-inch-wide log.

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   Wrap each log in plastic wrap and chill at least 1 hour or keep in the freezer for up to 1 month.

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   If baking right away, heat the oven to 350 degrees F and arange a rack in the middle.

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   Once the dough has chilled, slice 1 log into 1/4-inch-thick rounds and place rounds about 1/2 inch apart on a baking sheet.

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   Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until the bottom edges become pale and golden.

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   Repeat with the other log.

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    Cool cookies for about 5 minutes on the baking sheet, then transfer to a rack to cool completely.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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