Italian Butter Cookies

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Italian Butter Cookies
Prep: 30 mins Cook: 15 mins Chill/Cool/Set: 85 mins Total: 2 hrs 10 mins Yield: 40 cookies

Ingredients

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 large egg yolks
Jam, ganache, or Nutella for cookie sandwiches, optional
6 ounces dark or semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
Nonpareil sprinkles, optional

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