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Chocolate Hazelnut Crunch Cookies

Chocolate Hazelnut Crunch Cookies
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Discover the ultimate Chocolate Hazelnut Crunch Cookies recipe that perfectly balances crispy edges with chewy centers, packed with toasted hazelnuts and bittersweet chocolate chunks. Ideal for any occasion, these cookies are simple to make using everyday ingredients while delivering rich, nutty, and chocolate flavors that satisfy every sweet craving.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Mix-ins

  • 1 cup toasted hazelnuts, roughly chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups bittersweet chocolate chunks

Instructions

  1. Toast the Hazelnuts: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread the hazelnuts evenly on a baking sheet and toast them for about 10 minutes, shaking the pan halfway through. Once cooled, rub the hazelnuts in a clean towel to remove most of the skins and roughly chop them.
  2. Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Combine Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, blending just until combined to avoid overmixing. Carefully fold in the toasted hazelnuts and bittersweet chocolate chunks to evenly distribute without toughening the dough.
  4. Shape and Bake: Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto parchment-lined baking sheets, spacing them at least 2 inches apart. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden while centers remain soft. Let the cookies cool on the sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
  5. Cool and Enjoy: Allow the cookies to cool fully to develop their signature crunch and maximize flavor. Store in an airtight container once cooled to keep them fresh.

Notes

  • Use room temperature butter to ensure smooth creaming with sugars for optimal texture.
  • Don’t overmix the dough to avoid tough cookies; mix just until ingredients are combined.
  • Always toast hazelnuts to enhance their flavor and crunch.
  • Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to minimize spreading, if time permits.
  • Choose good quality bittersweet chocolate chunks to elevate the taste.

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