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Hazelnut Butter Cookies Dipped in Chocolate

Delicious and easy to make cookies that are perfect for snacking
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Servings: 18 -20 cookies
Calories: 276kcal
Author: Vanessa

Ingredients

  • 2 cups of all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon of baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon of hazelnut extract
  • 1 egg
  • 3/4 cup of butter (1 and 1/2 stick)
  • 3/4 cup of brown sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon of salt
  • 1 and 1/2 cups of dark chocolate chips
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable shortening
  • 3/4 cup of chopped hazelnuts

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a food processor, combine flour, baking soda, hazelnut extract, egg, butter, sugar and salt. Pulse until the mixture starts to form into small lumps.
  • Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
  • Using a cookie scoop, form small balls with the dough and place in the baking sheet about two inches apart form each other. Press down slightly to flatten a little bit.
  • Bake for about 18-20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from the oven and cool on a rack for about 30 minutes.
    For the Chocolate Sauce
  • Place chocolate in a microwave save bowl. Melt the chocolate in the microwave 30 seconds at a time to avoid burning it. Once melted, add the vegetable shortening and combine well.
  • Dip cookies half way into the chocolate, sprinkle with chopped hazelnut and lay them back on the cookie sheet.
  • Refrigerate until the chocolate hardens.

Nutrition

Calories: 276kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 183mg | Potassium: 162mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 250IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 64mg | Iron: 1mg