Cookies with hazelnuts and chocolate
4 servings
30 minutes
Hazelnut and chocolate cookies are a refined treat born from European culinary traditions, where the sophistication of flavor meets harmony of textures. The crispy dough with the aroma of vanilla and butter is perfectly complemented by tender pieces of hazelnut that add a nutty note. The finishing touch is a coating of melted chocolate, creating a contrast between sweetness and slight bitterness. These cookies are perfect with a cup of coffee or tea, delighting with their elegance and rich taste. They are not only a wonderful dessert for cozy evenings but also an elegant gift that can surprise gourmets. Due to their simplicity and luxury at the same time, hazelnut and chocolate cookies remain a beloved recipe passed down through generations.
1
Preheat the oven to 160 degrees. Line a large baking sheet with parchment. Mix flour, baking powder, and salt. Beat softened butter with sugar with a mixer until creamy, then add 0.5 cup of chopped hazelnuts and vanilla. Combine with the flour.
- Wheat flour: 1 glass
- Baking powder: 0.5 teaspoon
- Salt: 0.3 teaspoon
- Butter: 120 g
- Sugar: 0.3 glass
- Hazelnut: 90 g
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
2
Use a large spoon to make long pastries from the dough and place them on a baking sheet. Bake until golden brown for about 20 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes on the sheet, transfer to a plate, and let cool completely.
- Hazelnut: 90 g
3
Melt the chocolate in a water bath. In a clean bowl, add 0.3 cups of crushed hazelnuts. Dip one end of the pastry in softened chocolate, then in the nuts. Transfer to a plate and repeat with the remaining ones. Leave for 1 hour until the chocolate sets.
- Milk chocolate: 115 g
- Hazelnut: 90 g