Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375*F Stir together flour, baking powder and salt in a medium mixing bowl.
  2. Beat Nutella and shortening in a large bowl until combined.
  3. Add sugar and mix until combined, beat in eggs and vanilla.
  4. Add flour and milk alternately and mix until just combined.
  5. Stir in 1/2 cup toasted hazelnuts.
  6. Cover and chill several hours until firm.
  7. Shape into walnut-sized balls.
  8. Roll in finely chopped hazelnuts, then in confectioners sugar.
  9. Place on greased cookie sheet and bake 8-10 minutes-surface should be cracked and cookies set.
  10. Makes about 70.