Wednesday, February 6, 2013

Cocoa Icebox Cookies

Cocoa Icebox Cookies

1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg
1/4 t salt
3 T cocoa powder
2 cups flour
1/2 cup finely chopped hazelnuts
1/4 cup nutella to melt on top when out of the oven

-stir butter and sugar together until creamy
-add egg and stir again until creamy
(you can also use a mixer for this part)
-add dry ingredients and stir until well combined
-divide dough in half
-shape each half into a log
-wrap in saran wrap
-refrigerate for at least one hour, up to 2 days
-when ready to bake, remove from fridge and slice into 1/2 inch thick circles
-lay flat on cookie sheet
-bake at 375 degrees for 5 to 7 minutes, just until top is slightly firm
-cool on rack  Enjoy!

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