Chocolate Dipped Hazelnut Shortbread

Health score
2%
Chocolate Dipped Hazelnut Shortbread
40 min.
12
250kcal

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Indulge in the delightful Chocolate Dipped Hazelnut Shortbread, a delectable dessert that combines the rich flavors of chocolate and hazelnuts with the classic goodness of shortbread. This scrumptious treat is perfect for sharing with friends and family, as it yields a generous 12 servings.

With a prep time of just 40 minutes, this recipe is a breeze to whip up. Each serving contains approximately 250 calories, making it a guilt-free indulgence. The star of this recipe is the harmonious blend of ingredients, including baking powder, butter, egg, all-purpose flour, husked hazelnuts, salt, good-quality semisweet chocolate, sugar, and vanilla extract.

To create these heavenly shortbread cookies, you'll need a few essential pieces of equipment, such as a food processor, baking sheet, saucepan, oven, whisk, blender, and a double boiler. With these tools at your disposal, you'll be well on your way to crafting a memorable dessert that's sure to impress.

Whether you're a seasoned baker or a curious novice, the Chocolate Dipped Hazelnut Shortbread promises a delightful culinary adventure. So, grab your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to savor the irresistible flavors of this exquisite dessert.

Ingredients

  • 0.5 teaspoon double-acting baking powder 
  • tablespoons butter room temperature (1 stick)
  •  eggs 
  • cup flour all-purpose
  • cup hazelnuts husked
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • ounces bittersweet chocolate 
  • 0.3 cup sugar 
  • teaspoon vanilla extract 

Equipment

  • food processor
  • baking sheet
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • whisk
  • blender
  • double boiler
  • wooden spoon

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Place hazelnuts on baking sheet.
  3. Bake until they're a shade darker and fragrant, about 10 to 15 minutes.
  4. Remove from oven and set aside to cool.
  5. Lower oven to 325 degrees F.
  6. Place hazelnuts in blender or food processor and pulse to coarse bits; set aside.
  7. Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt to blend; set aside.
  8. Beat butter and sugar together with a wooden spoon until smooth. Beat in egg and vanilla. Gradually beat the flour mixture into the butter mixture.
  9. Add the chopped hazelnuts and mix until distributed evenly throughout.
  10. Form into approximately 1-inch by 2-inch long cookies and place on greased cookie sheets.
  11. Bake until firm, about 15 minutes.
  12. Remove from oven and cool on racks.
  13. In a saucepan over lowest heat or in a double boiler, melt chocolate. Dip 1 end of cooled cookies into melted chocolate.
  14. Place back on cookie sheet to harden.
  15. Serves: 12; Calories: 242; Total Fat:17 grams; Saturated Fat: 7 grams; Protein: 4 grams; Total carbohydrates: 21 grams; Sugar: 12 grams; Fiber: 2 grams; Cholesterol: 38 milligrams; Sodium: 124 milligrams

Nutrition Facts

Calories250kcal
Protein5.79%
Fat62.52%
Carbs31.69%

Properties

Glycemic Index
25.17
Glycemic Load
9.78
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
7.21260859137%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.67mg
Catechin
0.12mg
Epigallocatechin
0.28mg
Epicatechin
0.02mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.11mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:250.03kcal
12.5%
Fat:17.74g
27.29%
Saturated Fat:7.46g
46.6%
Carbohydrates:20.23g
6.74%
Net Carbohydrates:18.22g
6.62%
Sugar:9.54g
10.6%
Cholesterol:34.27mg
11.42%
Sodium:181.02mg
7.87%
Alcohol:0.11g
100%
Alcohol %:0.3%
100%
Caffeine:8.13mg
2.71%
Protein:3.7g
7.39%
Manganese:0.82mg
40.8%
Copper:0.31mg
15.41%
Vitamin E:1.82mg
12.11%
Vitamin B1:0.15mg
10.07%
Iron:1.64mg
9.11%
Magnesium:35.94mg
8.98%
Selenium:5.82µg
8.31%
Folate:32.37µg
8.09%
Fiber:2.01g
8.03%
Phosphorus:77.99mg
7.8%
Vitamin B2:0.09mg
5.22%
Vitamin A:259.76IU
5.2%
Vitamin B3:0.88mg
4.41%
Zinc:0.63mg
4.17%
Potassium:140.68mg
4.02%
Vitamin B6:0.07mg
3.53%
Calcium:33.06mg
3.31%
Vitamin K:2.8µg
2.66%
Vitamin B5:0.23mg
2.32%
Vitamin B12:0.07µg
1.09%