Easter Cookies

Steps

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1. 1
   Roast and crush the nuts, then set them aside.
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2. 2
   Cream together the softened butter, salt, white sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
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   Incorporate the egg and mix well.
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4. 4
   Add flour and baking soda, pulse a few times, then fold in chocolate chips and nuts.
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   Mix until combined, then finish mixing by hand until the dough is smooth and glossy.
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   Shape the dough into a 12-inch cylinder and refrigerate until firm.
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   Once chilled, divide the cylinder into 12 equal portions, arranged like eggs in a carton—six on each side. Keep refrigerated or frozen.
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   Melt the chocolate, fill a piping bag two-thirds full, and cut a small opening at the tip.
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   Pipe thin lines of chocolate onto a frozen tray.
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    Once the chocolate begins to set, trim the edges and form three nests. Repeat until done and keep frozen until ready to use.
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    Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and bake for about 15 minutes.
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    Halfway through baking, gently flatten the cookies. For extra refinement, use tarlet rings to maintain shape.
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    Once completely cooled, add jam to each cookie, top with a chocolate nest, and finish with Easter eggs.
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