DELICATE CHOCOLATE HAZELNUT COOKIES — SOFT AND AROMATIC TREATS
Enjoy these tender chocolate cookies with a delicate hazelnut aroma, perfect as a sweet companion for any moment.
Ingredients
- 110 g unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 50 g powdered vanilla sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 100 g all-purpose flour
- 20 g cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 50 g finely ground hazelnuts
Instructions
- In a bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, cinnamon, and baking powder.
- In a separate bowl, cream the butter with powdered vanilla sugar until fluffy. Add the egg yolk and mix well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients and ground hazelnuts to the butter mixture, stirring gently until fully incorporated. The dough will be soft and glossy but manageable.
- Shape small balls of dough and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Flatten each ball slightly with the tines of a fork.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 10 minutes. Cookies will be soft when removed but will firm up upon cooling.
💡 Tips
- Use finely ground hazelnuts for a smooth texture.
- Handle dough gently to keep cookies tender.
- Store cooled cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
📝 Final Thoughts
These chocolate hazelnut cookies combine soft texture with warm spice notes, making them an irresistible treat to share or enjoy solo.