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- 100 gr. ( 3.5 oz) hazelnuts
- 110 gr. ( 1/2 cup) unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 150 gr. (1 cup) pastry flour
- 1 egg white
- powdered sugar to coat
- 60 gr (3 oz ) 70% dark chocolate
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