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Chocolate Hazelnut Thumbprint Cookies

Delightful cookies filled with chocolate hazelnut spread, featuring a unique thumbprint design.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 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, packed
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup chocolate hazelnut spread like Nutella
  • 1/4 cup chopped hazelnuts optional

Equipment

  • oven
  • mixing bowls
  • baking sheet
  • wire rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a separate large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
  6. Scoop out dough and roll into balls, placing them on a baking sheet spaced about 2 inches apart.
  7. Make an indentation in the center of each dough ball using your thumb.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers are soft.
  9. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  10. Fill each thumbprint with about 1 teaspoon of chocolate hazelnut spread.

Nutrition

Calories: 150kcalProtein: 2gSodium: 50mg

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