Hazelnut Shortbread Sticks

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   Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 325F.

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   Line large baking sheet with parchment paper.

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   Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in medium bowl to blend.

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   Using electric mixer, beat butter and sugar in large bowl until smooth.

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   Beat in 1/2 cup finely ground hazelnuts and vanilla.

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   Beat in flour mixture until just combined.

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   Shape dough by tablespoonfuls into 3-inch-long logs.

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   Place on prepared baking sheet, spacing 1 inch apart.

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   Bake cookies until light golden brown around edges, about 20 minutes.

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    Cool on baking sheet 5 minutes.

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    Transfer to rack; cool cookies completely.

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    Stir milk chocolate in top of double boiler over barely simmering water until melted and smooth.

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    Remove from over water.

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    Place 1/3 cup coarsely chopped hazelnuts in small bowl.

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    Dip 1 end of cookie into melted chocolate, then into coarsely chopped hazelnuts.

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    Return to rack.

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    Repeat with remaining cookies.

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    Let stand until chocolate is set, about 1 hour.

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    (Cookies can be made 2 days ahead.

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    Store in airtight container at room temperature.)

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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