Description
Chocolate Hazelnut Thumbprint Cookies are a delightful treat that combines rich chocolate and crunchy hazelnuts in a tender cookie. Perfect for any occasion, these cookies bring back fond memories of family gatherings filled with laughter and warmth. With their glossy chocolate centers, they’re not just delicious, but visually stunning as well.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 egg yolk
- 3/4 cup toasted hazelnuts, chopped
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or chocolate hazelnut spread
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Gradually mix in the all-purpose flour and cocoa powder until just combined.
- Stir in toasted hazelnuts until evenly distributed.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Use your thumb to create an indentation in each ball.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are firm. Remove from the oven and fill each indentation with chocolate chips or spread while still warm. Allow to cool completely before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (28g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg