Description
These Chocolate Hazelnut Thumbprint Cookies are the perfect balance of crunchy, nutty goodness with a rich, smooth chocolate center. Whether you’re making them for the holidays or as a sweet treat anytime, these cookies are sure to impress! They’re easy to make, with simple ingredients like butter, flour, and hazelnuts, but they taste like a gourmet indulgence. A great dessert for gifting or serving at parties!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup finely chopped hazelnuts
- 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- Make the Dough: In a large bowl, cream the butter and powdered sugar together until light and fluffy. Add vanilla extract and mix until combined. Gradually stir in the flour and salt until a soft dough forms.
- Shape the Cookies: Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Use your thumb to gently press into the center of each ball to create a small well.
- Add Hazelnuts: Roll the edges of each dough ball into the chopped hazelnuts, pressing lightly to ensure they stick.
- Bake: Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the cookies are lightly golden. Allow to cool slightly on the baking sheet.
- Make the Chocolate Filling: In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream and butter over medium heat until melted. Remove from heat and stir in the chocolate chips until smooth and melted.
- Fill the Thumbprints: Once the cookies have cooled, spoon or pipe the melted chocolate into the center of each thumbprint. Let the chocolate set before serving.
- Serve & Enjoy: Enjoy these delicious cookies with a cup of coffee or milk!
Notes
- If you’re not a fan of hazelnuts, you can substitute them with chopped almonds, pecans, or walnuts.
- The chocolate filling can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge; just reheat gently before filling the cookies.
- You can freeze the dough balls before baking and bake them straight from the freezer. Just add a few extra minutes to the baking time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg