Description
Indulge in the delightful fusion of rich chocolate and crunchy hazelnuts with these Chocolate Hazelnut Crunch Cookies. Perfectly baked to achieve a satisfying texture, these cookies are an irresistible treat for any occasion—be it holiday festivities or a cozy night at home. With their melt-in-your-mouth goodness and a hint of nutty flavor, they will quickly become a favorite among cookie lovers of all ages. Easy to prepare and versatile enough to impress guests, this recipe is sure to become a staple in your baking repertoire. Grab your ingredients and get ready to enjoy these decadent delights!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups hazelnuts (toasted and chopped)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 oz semi-sweet or dark chocolate (chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream butter with granulated and brown sugars. Add egg and vanilla; mix well.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Gradually combine with wet ingredients.
- Gently fold in toasted hazelnuts.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized dough balls onto parchment-lined baking sheets, leaving space between each.
- Bake for about 12 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Cool slightly before transferring to wire racks.
- Melt chocolate with optional coconut oil; dip cookies halfway in melted chocolate and sprinkle with finely chopped hazelnuts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg