Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (17.5 ounce) package sugar cookie mix
- 1/2 cup finely ground hazelnuts
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup Nutella
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 15 red candies for noses
- 30 black nonpareils for eyes
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate, melted
Instructions
- Combine sugar cookie mix with finely ground hazelnuts.
- Add egg, softened butter, and vanilla extract; mix until smooth.
- Divide dough, flatten into discs, wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Roll out chilled dough to 1/8-inch thick and cut out cookies.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden.
- Cut face shapes in half the cookies when warm.
- Cool cookies before decorating with powdered sugar, Nutella, and candies.
Notes
Ensure butter is softened for easier mixing.
Refrigerate dough adequately to keep its shape during baking.
Feel free to substitute fillings for unique flavors.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg