Description
These Chocolate Hazelnut Crunch Cookies offer a delightful combination of rich chocolate, toasted hazelnuts, and a satisfying crunch. Inspired by cherished family recipes, they are perfect for any occasion, from cozy evenings to holiday gifting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 170 g unsalted butter, softened
- 100 g brown sugar
- 40 g white sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 egg yolk
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 140 g all-purpose flour
- 30 g cocoa powder
- 40 g hazelnut meal
- 60 g chopped roasted hazelnuts
- 120 g dark chocolate, melted (for dipping)
- Optional: extra chopped hazelnuts or crispy pearls for decoration
Instructions
- Cream the butter and sugars: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with brown and white sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy.
- Add richness: Mix in the vanilla extract and egg yolk.
- Mix the dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, salt, and hazelnut meal. Gradually fold this into the wet ingredients until a soft dough forms.
- Fold in the crunch: Stir in the chopped roasted hazelnuts.
- Shape and chill: Form the dough into a log (about 5 cm in diameter), wrap tightly in parchment paper or cling film, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight.
- Slice and bake: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Slice the chilled dough into even discs, around 1 cm thick, and arrange them on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are set.
- Cool and dip: Let the cookies cool completely on a wire rack. Dip one half of each cookie in melted dark chocolate and set them on parchment paper to harden. Add optional toppings while the chocolate is still wet.
Notes
- These chocolate hazelnut crunch cookies are even better the next day.
- For a holiday version, add a dash of cinnamon or a hint of orange zest.
- Chill time is important for preventing spread and achieving a clean shape.
- For a deeper flavor, toast hazelnuts before chopping.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: N/A