Nutella Filled Flaky Pies (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Dough Base
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1 cup cold diced salted butter
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2 cups regular flour
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6½ tablespoons white sugar
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1/4 teaspoon table salt
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1 large egg yolk
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1 large egg
→ Topping & Decoration
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1 cup chocolate hazelnut spread
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1-2 tablespoons icing sugar for sprinkling
→ Glaze Mixture
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1 large egg
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1-2 tablespoons milk or water
# Instructions:
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Mix butter with dry stuff and eggs in food processor until it clumps together. Give it a quick knead on floured counter till you get a smooth ball.
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Pop dough in fridge for 30 minutes. While waiting, scoop small dollops of chocolate hazelnut spread onto parchment and stick in freezer for 20-30 minutes till they're hard.
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Heat your oven to 350F (180C). Put parchment on your baking trays. Roll your dough out till it's 1/8 inch thick.
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Cut out 3½-inch rounds, drop frozen spread in the middle, cover with another round that has small cuts. Press edges with fork tines and brush with egg mixture.
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Pop in oven for 20-25 minutes till they turn golden brown. Enjoy hot or cold, maybe with a dusting of icing sugar on top.
# Notes:
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They'll stay good on the counter for 1-2 days or in the fridge for 4-5 days
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You can freeze them before or after baking for up to 3 months
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No food processor? No problem! Just use your hands or a stand mixer instead