Description
Indulge in the deliciousness of Chocolate Hazelnut Thumbprint Cookies, where rich chocolate meets crunchy hazelnuts in every bite. These tender cookies feature a delightful thumbprint filled with creamy chocolate hazelnut spread, making them an irresistible treat for any occasion—be it holiday gatherings, birthday parties, or cozy nights at home. With their stunning presentation and mouthwatering flavors, these cookies are sure to impress your family and friends. Enjoy them fresh out of the oven or gift them in charming packaging; either way, they are bound to be a hit!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup finely chopped hazelnuts (for rolling)
- 1/2 cup chocolate hazelnut spread
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the butter mixture until just combined.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls and coat in chopped hazelnuts before placing them on the baking sheets.
- Use your thumb or a spoon to create indentations in each ball.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes until set but soft. While warm, fill each indentation with chocolate hazelnut spread.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (25g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg