Hazelnut Cookies

Vegetarian
Hazelnut Cookies
45 min.
40
43kcal

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If you're looking for a delightful treat to satisfy your sweet tooth, then our Hazelnut Cookies are the perfect solution. Bursting with rich, nutty flavor and a hint of sweetness, these cookies will undoubtedly become a favorite in your household. Imagine sinking your teeth into a tender cookie, perfectly balanced with the crunch of toasted hazelnuts, all while experiencing the comforting aroma of fresh-baked goods in your kitchen.

These vegetarian cookies are easy to make and require just 45 minutes from start to finish, making them an ideal option for both seasoned bakers and kitchen novices alike. The combination of cold unsalted butter and finely ground hazelnuts results in a tender cookie with a delightful texture that melts in your mouth. Plus, with only 43 calories per cookie, you can indulge without feeling guilty.

The process is straightforward – toast the hazelnuts to unlock their full flavor, pulse them with sugar and flour, and blend in the butter to create a rich, silky dough. After chilling, you’ll form logs of dough, slice them into rounds, and bake until they're just golden at the edges. For an extra touch of sweetness, a quick dip in sugar adds a lovely finish to these exquisite cookies.

Whether you’re serving these as an after-dinner treat, sharing with friends and family, or simply enjoying with a cup of coffee, Hazelnut Cookies are sure to impress. Plus, they keep well in an airtight container, meaning you can savor them well beyond baking day. Dive into this easy recipe and elevate your dessert game today!

Ingredients

  • 0.8 cup flour all-purpose
  • oz hazelnuts 
  • 0.3 cup sugar 
  • 0.5 cup butter unsalted cold cut into small pieces

Equipment

  • food processor
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • plastic wrap
  • baking pan
  • kitchen towels

Directions

  1. Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Toast hazelnuts in a shallow baking pan until fragrant and skins begin to loosen, about 6 minutes. Rub nuts in a kitchen towel to remove any loose skins (some skins may not come off) and cool to room temperature.
  3. Pulse nuts and 1/4 cup sugar in a food processor until nuts are finely ground, then add flour and a pinch of salt, pulsing until combined.
  4. Add butter and pulse until dough just forms a ball. Divide dough in half, then roll dough on a work surface lightly dusted with sugar and flour into 2 (11-inch-long) logs (each about 1 inch wide). Chill, wrapped in plastic wrap, 1 hour.
  5. Cut logs crosswise into 1/2-inch slices and arrange rounds 2 inches apart on 2 baking sheets.
  6. Bake, 1 sheet at a time, until bottom edges just begin to turn pale golden, 12 to 15 minutes. Cool cookies on sheet 2 minutes.
  7. Place remaining 3 tablespoons sugar in a small dish and dip tops of cookies in it, then cool sugared cookies on a rack.
  8. • Dough can be chilled up to 12 hours or frozen, wrapped well in plastic wrap, up to 1 month. (Thaw before cutting and baking.) • Cookies keep in an airtight container at room temperature 2 weeks.

Nutrition Facts

Calories43kcal
Protein4.38%
Fat65.68%
Carbs29.94%

Properties

Glycemic Index
4
Glycemic Load
2.18
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
0.95304347380348%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.1mg
Catechin
0.02mg
Epigallocatechin
0.04mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:42.59kcal
2.13%
Fat:3.19g
4.91%
Saturated Fat:1.52g
9.53%
Carbohydrates:3.27g
1.09%
Net Carbohydrates:3.07g
1.12%
Sugar:1.32g
1.46%
Cholesterol:6.1mg
2.03%
Sodium:0.37mg
0.02%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:0.48g
0.96%
Manganese:0.1mg
5.18%
Vitamin E:0.28mg
1.87%
Vitamin B1:0.03mg
1.84%
Folate:5.98µg
1.49%
Vitamin A:71.19IU
1.42%
Copper:0.03mg
1.41%
Selenium:0.86µg
1.23%
Source:Epicurious