Chocolate Hazelnut Crunch Cookies (Version for Printing)
Dark chocolate cookies with roasted hazelnuts, chewy center, crisp edges, and a luscious chocolate coating.
# Ingredients You’ll Need:
→ Cookies
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190 g hazelnuts, toasted and roughly chopped
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120 g all-purpose flour
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15 g unsweetened cocoa powder
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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0.25 teaspoon salt
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115 g unsalted butter, softened
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100 g granulated sugar
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100 g brown sugar, packed
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1 large egg
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Chocolate Coating and Topping
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225 g semi-sweet or dark chocolate, chopped
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1 tablespoon coconut oil or shortening (optional)
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60 g roasted hazelnuts, finely chopped
# How to Make It:
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Preheat oven to 175°C. Evenly spread hazelnuts on a baking sheet and toast for 10–12 minutes, stirring once halfway. Cool completely, then roughly chop. Reserve 60 g for topping.
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In a medium bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. In a separate large bowl, cream softened butter with both sugars until light and fluffy, approximately 2–3 minutes. Add egg and vanilla, mixing until smooth. Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients, mixing until a cohesive dough forms. Fold in the remaining chopped hazelnuts.
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Line a baking tray with parchment paper or a silicone mat. Portion dough into tablespoon-sized balls and gently flatten into discs. Bake at 175°C for 10–12 minutes, or until edges are set. Allow cookies to cool fully on a wire rack.
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Melt chocolate and coconut oil (if using) in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Dip each cooled cookie into the melted chocolate, coating completely. Place on wire rack or parchment. Sprinkle tops with reserved chopped hazelnuts while chocolate is wet. Let chocolate set at room temperature or refrigerate briefly to speed setting.
# Extra Tips:
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For optimum texture, allow cookies to cool fully before dipping in chocolate, ensuring a crisp exterior and fudgy centre.
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Hazelnuts can be toasted in advance and stored in an airtight container for streamlined preparation.