Description
These hazelnut cookies offer a delightful crunch and rich flavor, combining roasted hazelnuts with a buttery, sweet dough. Perfect for any occasion, they are easy to make and will quickly become a favorite in your baking repertoire.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Add-ins
- 1 cup hazelnuts, roasted and chopped
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the right temperature for baking the cookies evenly.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which helps to incorporate air for a tender crumb.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Mix in the large egg and vanilla extract thoroughly to combine all wet ingredients smoothly.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agent and seasoning.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined to avoid overworking the dough.
- Add Hazelnuts: Fold in the roasted, chopped hazelnuts carefully to ensure even distribution throughout the cookie dough.
- Shape Cookies: Drop spoonfuls of the dough onto a prepared baking sheet, spacing them evenly to allow for spreading during baking.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until they are golden brown at the edges, signaling they are perfectly baked.
- Cool: Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, enhancing their texture and flavor.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can toast the hazelnuts yourself if not already roasted.
- Make sure the butter is softened, not melted, to achieve the best texture.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- These cookies can be frozen before baking; just thaw and bake as directed.
