Description

Indulge in the delightful combination of chocolate and hazelnuts with these Chocolate Hazelnut Thumbprint Cookies. These scrumptious treats feature a soft, buttery cookie base rolled in chopped hazelnuts and filled with rich chocolate hazelnut spread, making them perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a gathering, looking for a sweet gift, or just treating yourself, these cookies are sure to impress. Easy to make and customizable, they are a go-to recipe for cookie lovers everywhere.

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 (for filling)

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in the vanilla extract.
In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the butter mixture until well combined.
Roll the dough into balls about 1 inch in diameter and coat them in chopped hazelnuts. Place on prepared baking sheets.
Press an indentation into each cookie ball's center using your thumb or the back of a spoon.
Bake for 12-14 minutes until set but soft. After baking, re-press the indentations if needed and spoon chocolate hazelnut spread into each center.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 14 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
Calories: 150
Sugar: 8g
Sodium: 85mg
Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 15g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: For added flavor, consider using different nuts for rolling or experimenting with various fillings like fruit preserves. To ensure even baking, keep an eye on your cookies during the last few minutes of baking time.