Chocolate Hazelnut Thumbprint Cookies Recipe: The Best Indulgent Treat
This chocolate hazelnut thumbprint cookie recipe is the perfect indulgent treat for chocolate lovers.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup hazelnut spread
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream together the butter and sugar.
- Add the egg yolk and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
- Gradually add the flour and cocoa powder, mixing until a dough forms.
- Shape the dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet.
- Make an indentation in the center of each cookie and fill with hazelnut spread.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until set.
- Allow to cool before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate cocoa powder.
- Make sure the cookies cool completely before adding more hazelnut spread on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: chocolate, cookies, hazelnut, thumbprint, dessert