Nonna Gilda Castiello Taormina’S Hazelnut Hearts

Name: Nonna Gilda Castiello Taormina’S Hazelnut Hearts (Cuori di Pasta Frolla alla Nocciola)
Prep time: 2 h 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 2 h 30 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: ½ cup (58 g) chopped hazelnuts; 1 cup (2 sticks, or 240 g) unsalted butter, at room temperature; ⅔ cup (130 g) sugar; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 2 large egg yolks, at room temperature; 2 cups (240 g) all-purpose or 00 flour; 2 cups (240 g) all-purpose or 00 flour; 1 cup (296 g) Nutella or your favorite chocolate-hazelnut spread; 1 cup (296 g) Nutella or your favorite chocolate-hazelnut spread; Sprinkles, for decorating

Cuori di Pasta Frolla alla Nocciola

Preparation info

Yield: about
24
cookies

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
2 hr 30

Appears in

Cooking with Nonna

By Rossella Rago

Published 2018

About

There are few things better than a heart full of Nutella! Nonna Gilda’s hazelnut shortbread cookies are an easy way to show someone you love them. They’re also fun to make and decorate with grandchildren.

Ingredients

½ cup (58 g) chopped hazelnuts
1 cup (2

Europe
Italy
Cookies
Vegetarian
Valentine’s Day

Method

In a food processor, process the hazelnuts until fine, about 2 minutes. Set aside.
In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the butter, sugar, and vanilla. Beat on medium-high speed until fluffy, about 5 minutes. Turn the speed to low and beat in the hazelnuts.
One at a time, add the egg yolks, mixing on low speed, until