Chocolate Hazelnut Thumbprint Cookies
Indulge in the rich, nutty delight of Chocolate Hazelnut Thumbprint Cookies. These delectable treats combine a soft chocolate cookie base with a creamy hazelnut spread center, offering a perfect balance of flavors. Their charming thumbprint design not only makes them visually appealing but also provides a delicious vessel for the filling. Ideal for celebrations or casual snacking, these cookies are easy to make and sure to impress family and friends alike.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Total Time: 34 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
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
- Extra whole hazelnuts for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream together softened butter and granulated sugar in a large mixing bowl until fluffy. Stir in vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, and salt together. Gradually add to the butter mixture until combined.
- Roll dough into balls about 1 inch in diameter and coat in chopped hazelnuts. Place on prepared baking sheets, spaced apart.
- Create indentations in the center of each cookie using your thumb or back of a spoon.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes until set but not hard to touch. Repress indentations if needed after baking.
- Fill each indentation with chocolate hazelnut spread while warm and optionally top with whole hazelnuts.
- Cool slightly on baking sheets before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg