Hazelnut Oatmeal Cookies

Christmas Gifts from the Kitchen



Cream:

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract.

Add this mixture and mix well:

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup finely chopped hazelnuts, toasted (skin removed)
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt

Add:

2 3/4 cups quick-cooking rolled oats (not instant) and combine well.

 Let stand for 30 minutes.

Roll dough into balls, using 1 1/2 tsp for each. Arrange about 2 inches apart on greased cookie sheets. Bake in 350F over for about 8 minutes until golden (I baked them for 10 minutes).
let stand on cookie sheets for 1 1/2 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely.

Spread:

1 tsp hazelnut spread such as Nutella on bottom of half of cookies. Place remaining half of cookies on top of filling.

Makes 3 1/2 dozen (42 cookies)