Almond shortbread cookies with Nutella^®

METHOD

1. 

   STEP 1

   Sift together flour and confectioners’ sugar. Add almond flour and salt. Using pastry cutter or fingers, mix in butter until incorporated (do not overmix).

2. 

   STEP 2

   On sheet of parchment paper, roll out dough into 1/2-inch thickness. Cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate for 2 hours.

3. 

   STEP 3

   Preheat oven to 350°F. Using cookie cutters, cut out desired shapes (trees, snowmen, stars, balls, etc.) from dough.

   Transfer cookies to parchment paper–lined baking sheet; bake on center rack for about 15 minutes or until cookies turn golden brown. Remove from oven; let cool. 

4. 

   STEP 4

   Spoon Nutella^® hazelnut spread into small piping bag; decorate cookies with Nutella^® hazelnut spread and sugar pearls.