Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Chocolate Hazelnut Crunch Cookies, where rich chocolate meets the nutty flavor of hazelnuts. These cookies are a perfect balance of crunch and melt-in-your-mouth goodness, making them an ideal treat for any occasion—be it festive gatherings, cozy nights in, or thoughtful gifts for friends and family. With their irresistible flavor and easy preparation, these cookies are sure to impress everyone at your next cookie swap or holiday party. Get ready to enjoy a batch of these decadent delights!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups hazelnuts, toasted and roughly chopped
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 oz semi-sweet or dark chocolate, chopped (for coating)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract into the butter mixture; mix until combined.
- Gradually incorporate dry ingredients into the wet mixture and fold in toasted hazelnuts.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for about 12 minutes until edges are firm but centers remain soft; cool slightly on the baking sheet before transferring to wire racks.
- Melt chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl; dip each cookie into the melted chocolate and sprinkle with finely chopped hazelnuts.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg