Description
Melt-in-Your-Mouth Chocolate Hazelnut Thumbprint Cookies are a delightful treat that combines rich chocolate and nutty hazelnut flavors.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup ground hazelnuts
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate ganache or chocolate hazelnut spread (for filling)
- Chopped hazelnuts (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, ground hazelnuts, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough, roll into balls, and place on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Use your thumb to create an indentation in the center of each ball.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Remove from the oven and immediately fill each thumbprint with chocolate ganache or hazelnut spread. Allow to cool on a wire rack.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container for freshness.
- Chopped hazelnuts can be toasted for additional flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg