Description
Rich, buttery, and delicately nutty Chocolate Hazelnut Thumbprint Cookies combine a soft cocoa dough with crunchy hazelnuts and a sweet chocolate hazelnut spread center. These cookies are perfect for any occasion, from holiday gatherings to everyday treats.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Cookies:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup finely chopped hazelnuts (for rolling)
- For the Filling:
- 1/2 cup chocolate hazelnut spread
- Extra whole hazelnuts for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until light and fluffy.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined to form a cookie dough.
- Shape the dough into small balls.
- Roll each dough ball in finely chopped hazelnuts.
- Place the coated dough balls on a baking sheet.
- Use your thumb or the back of a small spoon to create an indentation in the center of each cookie.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set.
- Remove from oven and immediately press the indentations again to ensure they are deep enough for the filling.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, spoon or pipe the chocolate hazelnut spread into the center of each thumbprint cookie.
- Garnish with whole hazelnuts if desired.
Notes
- Ensure butter is softened but not melted for best cookie texture.
- Do not overmix the dough once flour is added.
- Baking time may vary depending on your oven. Watch cookies closely.
- Allow cookies to cool completely before filling to prevent the spread from melting too much.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: Approximately 180-200
- Sugar: Approximately 10-12g
- Sodium: Approximately 50-70mg
- Fat: Approximately 10-12g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 5-6g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 5-6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 18-20g
- Fiber: Approximately 1-2g
- Protein: Approximately 2-3g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 20-25mg