Description
Indulge in the delightful fusion of chocolate and toasted hazelnuts with these Chocolate Hazelnut Thumbprint Cookies. Each cookie boasts a chewy exterior and a luscious chocolate center, making them perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or simply treating yourself, this easy-to-follow recipe ensures you’ll impress with minimal effort. With just a handful of ingredients, you’ll be savoring these delightful treats in no time!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1 egg yolk
- 1/2 cup chopped toasted hazelnuts
- 1/2 cup chocolate ganache or chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in the egg yolk until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder. Gradually add to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Gently fold in chopped hazelnuts.
- Shape dough into one-inch balls and place on baking sheets two inches apart.
- Create indentations in each ball using your thumb or the back of a spoon.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until lightly golden around the edges.
- Fill each thumbprint with chocolate ganache or chocolate chips immediately after removing from the oven.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg