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Chocolate Hazelnut Crunch Cookies

Chocolate Hazelnut Crunch Cookies for Irresistible Holiday Cheer

Delight in Chocolate Hazelnut Crunch Cookies, a festive treat perfect for the holiday season and cookie exchanges.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter At room temperature
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Or coconut sugar for a deeper flavor
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar Light or dark
  • 2 large Eggs Room temperature
  • 2 cups All-purpose Flour Can substitute with gluten-free blend
  • 3/4 cup Cocoa Powder Unsweetened
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Check freshness
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Kosher or sea salt
For the Coating
  • 1 cup Dark Chocolate (60%-70%) Avoid overly sweet types
  • 1 tablespoon Coconut Oil Optional
For the Crunch
  • 1 cup Raw Hazelnuts Roasted and chopped

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • Microwave-safe bowl
  • Oven
  • wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Spread raw hazelnuts evenly on a baking sheet and roast for about 10 minutes, stirring halfway through.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy. Beat in eggs and then gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined. Fold in half of the chopped hazelnuts.
  4. Use a tablespoon to scoop out cookie dough portions, roll into balls, and flatten slightly on a lined baking sheet.
  5. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until set around the edges but soft in the center.
  6. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack.
  7. Melt dark chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring until smooth. Optionally mix in coconut oil.
  8. Dip each cookie halfway into the melted chocolate and sprinkle with reserved chopped hazelnuts.
  9. Let the dipped cookies set at room temperature for about 30 minutes or refrigerate for 10 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Cookies can be stored for up to 5 days at room temperature in an airtight container. For longer storage, freeze cookies for up to 3 months.

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