Chocolate Hazelnut Crunch Cookies: The Ultimate Recipe
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Total Time: 41 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped hazelnuts, toasted
- ⅓ cup hazelnut spread (like Nutella)
- Instructions for Preparation:
Instructions
- Cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt; gradually add to wet mixture.
- Fold in chocolate chips and toasted hazelnuts until evenly distributed.
- Swirl in spoonfuls of hazelnut spread gently.
- Chill dough for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare baking sheets.
- Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto sheets; leave space between cookies.
- Optional: Top with crushed wafer cookies and sea salt flakes before baking.
- Bake for 9–11 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain slightly soft.
- Cool on baking sheets briefly before transferring to a wire rack.
- Helpful Notes:
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg