Dive into the delicious world of Chocolate Hazelnut Cookies, where classic cookie dough meets the indulgent flavors of rich chocolate and crunchy hazelnuts. This recipe combines creamy chocolate chunks with crushed hazelnuts for a texture that’s both satisfying and surprising. Each cookie is stuffed with a dollop of hazelnut spread, creating a gooey, flavorful center that makes every bite a delightful experience.
Why You’ll Love This: These cookies are a perfect treat for anyone who loves the combination of chocolate and hazelnuts. The exterior is slightly crisp, while the center remains soft and rich with the addition of hazelnut spread. By incorporating hazelnuts both inside and as a topping, these cookies offer a wonderful crunch that complements the soft dough and melty chocolate. They’re ideal for serving at parties, enjoying with a cup of coffee, or as a special treat for family gatherings.
Perfect Occasion: Chocolate Hazelnut Cookies are great for any occasion. Serve them at holiday parties to delight your guests, bring them to a potluck, or include them in a dessert buffet at a family event. They are also perfect for baking with children, offering a fun and engaging activity with delicious results. Whether as a gift or a personal indulgence, these cookies are sure to impress.
Decoration Tips: Before baking, sprinkle the tops of the cookies with additional chocolate chunks and a few more crushed hazelnuts for extra texture and visual appeal. After baking, a light dusting of powdered sugar can add a touch of elegance. To make them even more irresistible, drizzle melted chocolate over the cooled cookies.
Ingredients:
- 225g flour
- 150g dark chocolate, chopped into large chunks
- 120g soft butter
- 110g brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/2 packet of baking powder
- Crushed hazelnuts
- Hazelnut spread for filling
Instructions:
- In a bowl, cream together the soft butter and brown sugar.
- Add the egg and mix well.
- Incorporate the flour and baking powder, then fold in the chocolate chunks.
- Form the dough into a homogeneous ball and refrigerate for about 30 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (356°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Form balls of dough, flatten them slightly, and place a small amount of hazelnut spread in the center of each. Fold the dough around the spread to encase it.
- Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, pressing them down lightly. Sprinkle some chocolate chunks and crushed hazelnuts on top.
- Bake for 13-15 minutes, or until the cookies are just set and lightly golden.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy these irresistible Chocolate Hazelnut Cookies, a treat that combines classic flavors in a delightful new way!
