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Chocolate Hazelnut Thumbprint Cookies

Decadent Chocolate Hazelnut Thumbprint Cookies to Savor

Indulge in these Chocolate Hazelnut Thumbprint Cookies that combine a buttery dough with a chocolate hazelnut filling, ideal for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: European
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter softened; substitute with margarine for a dairy-free option
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar coconut sugar can be used for deeper flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract opt for pure vanilla for best results
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour gluten-free blends can be substituted
  • 1/2 cup Cocoa Powder Dutch-processed cocoa offers a milder taste
  • 1 pinch Salt optional if using salted butter
For the Coating and Filling
  • 1 cup Hazelnuts (finely chopped) substitute with almonds or walnuts if desired
  • 1 cup Chocolate Hazelnut Spread can be substituted with fruit jams or caramel
  • Whole Hazelnuts optional for garnish

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Measuring Spoons
  • wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Cream unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add vanilla extract, mix in flour, cocoa powder, and salt until combined.
  2. Scoop dough, roll into balls, and space about 2 inches apart on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Roll each ball in finely chopped hazelnuts.
  3. Press thumb into each cookie ball to create an indentation.
  4. Bake for 12-15 minutes until set. Re-press thumbprint if needed.
  5. Cool on baking sheet for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire rack. Fill thumbprints with chocolate hazelnut spread.
  6. Optionally top with a whole hazelnut or powdered sugar.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for a week at room temperature or frozen for up to three months.

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