"These decadent cookies make the most of their headlining ingredients. The hazelnuts are toasted, which deepens their sweetness and makes them the perfect complement to a luscious dark chocolate and cinnamon pairing...."
INGREDIENTS
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1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons hazelnuts (2.5 ounces)
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
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2 1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided
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1 cup granulated sugar
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1 1/4 cups (2 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature, divided
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1 large egg
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1 tablespoon vanilla extract
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1/2 cup sanding or pure cane sugar
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4 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped (about 1 cup)
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A spice mill