Roasted Hazelnut & Dark Chocolate Kiss Cookies {Perfect For Valentine’s Day!}

Ingredients:
2 Cups All-purpose Flour
1 Cup Lightly Roasted Finely Chopped Hazelnuts (See Notes Above)
1/2 Teaspoon Baking Powder
Dash of Salt
2 Sticks, or 8 Ounces Unsalted Softened Butter
1 Cup Powdered Sugar
1 Egg Yolk
1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
3/4 Cup Finely Chopped Dark Chocolate (Or Mini Chocolate Chips)
To Finish:

Sifted Powdered Sugar



Directions:
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In one bowl, stir together the flour, chopped hazelnuts, baking powder and salt.
In another bowl, use a hand mixer to beat the butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy, then add the egg yolk and vanilla extract.
Add the dry ingredient to the butter mixture, and beat on low speed just until mixed.
Use a spoon to stir in the chocolate and stir until mixed.
Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place on prepared baking sheets at least 1-inch apart.
Bake 18 to 20 minutes, or until light golden brown.
Cool for 10 minutes, then roll in the powdered sugar.
Cool completely, then roll in powdered sugar again, and store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.