Delve into the rich, indulgent world of our Chocolate Shortbread Cookies, each with a delightful center of smooth nougat cream. These cookies blend the deep flavor of cocoa with the nutty crunch of hazelnuts, creating a perfect harmony of textures and tastes. Topped with a half hazelnut, these cookies are as visually appealing as they are delicious.
Why You’ll Love This: If you’re a fan of chocolate and hazelnuts, these cookies will be your new favorite. The shortbread is rich and buttery, with a hint of cocoa and the nuttiness of ground hazelnuts. The soft nougat center adds a layer of creamy sweetness, making each bite a decadent experience.
Perfect Occasion: These Chocolate Shortbread Cookies are ideal for any occasion that calls for a special treat. They’re perfect for holiday cookie exchanges, as a sophisticated addition to a tea party, or simply as a luxurious treat to enjoy with your afternoon coffee.
Ingredients for about 40 cookies:
- 10g cocoa powder
- 290g wheat flour
- 80g ground hazelnuts
- 100g sugar
- A pinch of salt
- 200g cold butter
- 2 egg yolks
- Hazelnut halves for decoration
- About 150g hazelnut nougat cream
Instructions:
- Mix cocoa, flour, ground hazelnuts, sugar, and salt in a bowl.
- Add cold butter and egg yolks, and knead with a dough hook to form a smooth dough. Refrigerate for 60 minutes.
- Form the dough into balls, flatten slightly, and press a small well in the center with the back of a wooden spoon. Place cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake at 180°C (356°F) for about 10-12 minutes.
- Let the cookies cool.
- Melt the nougat cream over a water bath until smooth. Fill the wells of the cookies using a piping bag and decorate each with a hazelnut half.
These Chocolate Shortbread Cookies with Nougat Filling offer a delightful mix of flavors and textures, making them a perfect treat for cookie lovers and chocolate enthusiasts alike!
