* Exported from MasterCook *

Double Hazelnut Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Serving Size : 20 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cookies Drop

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup hazelnuts -- toasted (divided)
1/2 cups butter -- softened
1/2 cup solid shortening
2/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg
1/2 cup dairy sour cream
1 tablespoon hazelnut liqueur or vanilla extract
6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips

In medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Finely grind 1/2 cup of the hazelnuts. Add to flour mixture.
In large mixing bowl, beat together butter and shortening.
Add sugars and continue to beat until light and fluffy. Beat in egg, sour
cream, and liqueur.
Stir in dry ingredients. Chip remaining 1/2 cup hazelnuts. Fold nuts and
chocolate chips into dough.
Drop dough by 2 tablespoonfuls, 4-inches apart, onto parchment-lined baking
sheets.
Bake in 350 degree oven for 12 to 14 minutes or until nicely browned. Cool
completely on wire racks.