Discover the joy of combining the nutty richness of hazelnuts with the sweet charm of a cookie in this unique Hazelnut Cookie Pizza. This recipe starts with a homemade hazelnut paste and transforms it into a large, shareable cookie that’s sprinkled with chocolate chips and caramelized hazelnuts, then drizzled with caramel and hazelnut praline. This dessert is a creative twist on traditional cookies and offers an irresistible blend of flavors and textures.
Why You’ll Love This:
- Nutty and Sweet: The homemade hazelnut paste creates a rich, flavorful base that pairs beautifully with the sweet toppings.
- Interactive and Fun: Preparing and assembling the cookie pizza makes for a fun baking project, perfect for engaging with kids or friends.
- Versatile: Serve it as a dessert, a snack, or even as a special treat during gatherings or family game nights.
Perfect Occasion: This Hazelnut Cookie Pizza is perfect for casual parties, family gatherings, or as a special treat to enjoy during movie nights or as a weekend baking project.
Decoration Tips:
- Drizzle generous amounts of caramel and hazelnut praline over the top for a luscious finish.
- Sprinkle extra caramelized hazelnuts around the edge for added crunch and visual appeal.
- Serve each slice with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgent dessert.
Ingredients: Hazelnut Paste:
- 200g hazelnuts
- 200g powdered sugar
Cookie Pizza:
- 120g soft butter
- 140g brown sugar or light brown sugar
- 2g sea salt
- 370g all-purpose flour
- 8g baking soda
- 200g chocolate chips
- 2 eggs
- 70g hazelnut paste
For Decoration:
- Caramel
- Hazelnut praline
- Caramelized hazelnuts
Instructions:
- Make Hazelnut Paste:
- Toast the hazelnuts in an oven preheated to 160°C (320°F) for 15 minutes. Optionally, remove the skins.
- Blend the toasted hazelnuts with powdered sugar until a paste forms.
- Prepare Cookie Dough:
- In a mixing bowl or a stand mixer, combine soft butter, flour, brown sugar, baking soda, sea salt, and hazelnut paste until mixed.
- Add eggs and chocolate chips, and mix to incorporate.
- Bake the Cookie Pizza:
- Press the dough into a buttered 24cm pizza pan.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 170°C (338°F) for 13-14 minutes.
- Decorate:
- Once cooled, drizzle caramel and hazelnut praline over the cookie.
- Sprinkle caramelized hazelnuts on top.
Enjoy this delightful Hazelnut Cookie Pizza, a perfect blend of nutty flavors and sweet indulgences, sure to please any dessert lover!
