Chocolate Hazelnut Thumbprint Cookies
Chocolate Hazelnut Thumbprint Cookies are the ultimate indulgence, featuring buttery cookies with a rich chocolate hazelnut filling. These delightful treats are perfect for any occasion—from cozy nights in to festive gatherings. With their melt-in-your-mouth texture and charming appearance, they’ll quickly become a favorite among family and friends. Whip up a batch to impress your guests or satisfy your sweet cravings!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup chocolate hazelnut spread
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually mix this dry mixture into the creamed mixture until just combined.
- Shape tablespoon-sized balls of dough and place them on the prepared baking sheets with enough space between each.
- Gently press your thumb into the center of each ball to create an indentation.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden around the edges. Allow cooling slightly before filling each thumbprint with chocolate hazelnut spread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: For added texture, consider folding in finely chopped hazelnuts into the dough before baking. If you want to switch up the flavor profile, try using almond or peanut butter spreads instead of hazelnut.