Description
A simple recipe for delicious chocolate hazelnut thumbprint cookies.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate hazelnut spread
- 1/4 cup chopped toasted hazelnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheets, about 2 inches apart.
- Use your thumb or the back of a small spoon to create an indentation in the center of each cookie.
- Fill each indentation with about 1 teaspoon of chocolate hazelnut spread.
- If using, sprinkle the chopped toasted hazelnuts over the top of the cookies.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers are still slightly soft.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Ensure your butter is truly softened for the best cookie texture.
- For a richer hazelnut flavor, toast your hazelnuts before chopping.
- Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 12 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: chocolate hazelnut cookies, thumbprint cookies, easy cookie recipe, holiday cookies, dessert recipe