Chocolate Hazelnut Thumbprint Cookies
Delicious cookies featuring a blend of rich chocolate and toasted hazelnuts, perfect for any occasion and utterly satisfying.
Ingredients
Cookie Dough Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Ensure butter is room temperature.
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour Could use gluten-free flour as an alternative.
- 1 cup ground hazelnuts Toast for a deeper flavor, if desired.
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Filling and Toppings
- 1 cup chocolate hazelnut spread Warm slightly for easy pouring.
- to taste chopped hazelnuts Optional for topping.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
Mixing Dry Ingredients
- In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, ground hazelnuts, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
Shaping and Baking
- Use a small cookie scoop to drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Make an indentation in the center of each cookie using your thumb or the back of a spoon.
- Bake for about 10-12 minutes until the edges are lightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Filling
- Once cooled, fill the thumbprint indents with warmed chocolate hazelnut spread and garnish with chopped hazelnuts if desired.
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Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container. They will stay fresh for up to one week at room temperature. Can be refrigerated for up to two weeks or frozen for up to three months. Consider customizing fillings and experimenting with flavor variations.