• prep: 45 min
• cook: 3 hr
• total: 3 hr 45 min

servings:

Let's just say that finding yourself alone in a room with a plate of these cookies and a tall glass of milk would be very, very dangerous. The trifecta of chocolate, hazelnuts, and rum is irresistible. Decorating the cutouts with royal icing adds a festive touch.

• 1 cup hazelnuts (5 ounces)
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (not Dutch-process)
• 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
• 1 1/4 cups sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 tablespoon dark rum
• Equipment: decorative cookie cutters (about 3 inches)
• Garnish:

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