Chewy Nutella Crinkles - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 (11 ounce) jar nutella
1/4 cup shortening
1 1/3 cups granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 eggs
1/3 cup milk
1/2 cup chopped toasted hazelnuts
2 cups finely chopped hazelnuts, divided
sifted confectioners' sugar

Preparation

Stir together flour, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl; set aside.
Combine Nutella and shortening in a large mixing bowl; beat with electric mixer on medium to high speed until combined.
Add sugar; beat on medium speed until fluffy.
Add vanilla extract and eggs; beat just until combined.
Alternately add flour mixture and milk to creamed mixture, beating on medium speed just until combined.
Use a spoon to stir in 1/2 cup chopped hazelnuts. Cover and chill for several hours or until firm.
Heat oven to 375 degrees F.
Shape the dough into 1- or 1 1/2-inch balls.
Roll the balls in finely chopped hazelnuts, then roll in confectioners' sugar.
Place the balls 2 inches apart on a lightly greased cookie sheet.
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until surface is cracked and cookies are set.
Cool cookies on a wire rack.