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Chocolate Hazelnut Shortbread Cookies

Chocolate Hazelnut Shortbread Cookies, a simple, easy melt in your mouth Christmas shortbread cookie, perfect plain or dipped in chocolate.Depending on size of cookie, makes approximately 3-4 dozen cookies.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Chilling Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 2 mins
Servings: 36 cookies
Calories: 167 kcal
Course: Dessert , Baked Goods
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 ¼ - 2 ½ cups all purpose flour (at least 11% protein)
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 ¼ cups butter softened*
  • 1 ⅓ cups icing / powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • ½ -⅔ cup finely chopped hazelnuts (or even walnuts or pecans)**
*If using unsalted butter then add ¼ teaspoon salt.
**If you can't but finely chopped hazelnuts, then toast them first for about 5-6 minutes in a pre-heated 350F (180C) oven (remove from pan immediately to stop the baking) and finely chop.
TOPPING
  • 4 ounces melted chocolate (or more if needed)
  • ½ cup finely chopped hazelnuts (walnuts or pecans)** (1/2 cup more less depending if you plan on sprinkling them on all the cookies)

Instructions

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  1. In a large bowl whisk together the flour and salt. Start with 2 ¼ cups of flour, once the dough is combined if needed add more flour 1 tablespoon at a time.
  2. In a the mixing bowl or stand mixer with the paddle attachment cream the butter, then slowly add the sugar and vanilla, beat to combine, slowly add the whisked flour and continue to beat, stir in the ground hazelnuts, mix until combined.
  3. Move to a lightly floured surface and bring the dough together. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for approximately 30-60 minutes.
  4. Pre-heat oven to 325F (160C). Line 1-2 cookie sheets with parchment paper.
  5. Remove the dough from the fridge and form into golf ball size balls, place on the prepared cookie sheets, lightly flatten (not too thin) with the bottom of a glass (lightly floured so dough doesn't stick)**. It is also a good idea to chill the cookies while the oven is pre-heating approximately 15-20 minutes.
  6. Bake for approximately 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden. Let cool 5 minutes on the cookie sheets, then move to wire racks to cool completely before dipping or drizzling with melted chocolate.
  7. Melt the chocolate either bain marie or with the microwave, either dip half of the cookie or spread half of cookie with chocolate (I spread the top half of the cookie), or drizzle with the chocolate if you prefer, sprinkle the ground hazelnuts on top of the chocolate. If you prefer plain then you could also sprinkle with powdered sugar before serving. Enjoy!
  8. **Make balls a little larger and flatten to a thicker size, if you want thicker cookies.

Notes

  • If you decide to drizzle or dip in melted chocolate then it is best to refrigerate the cookies for approximately 30 minutes to help firm them up.
  • If you decide to drizzle or dip in melted chocolate then it is best to refrigerate the cookies for approximately 30 minutes to help firm them up.
  • Store the baked cooled cookies in an airtight container. They will keep in a dry cool area for up to 1 week or up to 10 days in the fridge.
  • They can also be stored in the freezer for up to 3 months in a freezer safe bag or container, if you dip them in chocolate first then separate with parchment paper between the layers. Allow them to come back to room temperature before serving.

Nutrition Information

Calories 167kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 18g (6%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 4g Trans Fat 0.3g Cholesterol 17mg (6%) Sodium 52mg (2%) Potassium 58mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 199IU (4%) Vitamin C 0.2mg (0%) Calcium 10mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 36cookies

Amount Per Serving

Calories 167

% Daily Value*

Calories 167kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 18g 6%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Trans Fat 0.3g 15%
Cholesterol 17mg 6%
Sodium 52mg 2%
Potassium 58mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 199IU 4%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Calcium 10mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.