4.8 from 12 votes
Italian Hazelnut Cookies
These simple drop cookies are easy to make and taste amazing. The perfect Italian Hazelnut Cookie Recipe to add to your Christmas Baking.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings:
20
cookies
Calories:
99 kcal
Course:
Baked Goods
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter 125 grams total, if you double the recipe then double this amount, + 1 tablespoon, softened
- ¼ cup granulated sugar (50 grams)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour 125 grams
- ⅓ cup hazelnuts 65 grams if you double the recipe then double this amount, + 1 tablespoon
- 3 tablespoons milk I used whole milk
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 pinch salt add 1/4 teaspoon if using unsalted butter
EXTRAS
- 20 whole hazelnuts
*Roast the whole peeled hazelnuts on a cookie sheet in a pre-heated 350F (180C) oven for about 5-6 minutes. Immediately move to a clean bowl.
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 350F (180C). Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper.
- Roast the whole hazelnuts (⅓ cup + 1 tablespoon and the 20 whole hazelnuts) for about 5-6 minutes. Move them to a clean bowl, remove 20 hazelnuts and set aside. The remaining hazelnuts place in a food processor and pulse until finely chopped (see photo). Set aside.
- In the bowl of the mixer cream the butter and sugar until fluffy about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the flour, chopped nuts, egg yolk, milk and vanilla. Mix just until combined into a dough.
- Either place the dough in a pastry bag with a large star tip or drop by heaping teaspoonfuls (or half and half) on the prepared cookie sheets. Place a roasted whole hazelnut on each cookie round and bake for approximately 15-20 minutes or until golden. Let cool 10-15 minutes on the cookie sheet then move to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy!
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Notes
- The cookies should be stored in an airtight container and can be stored at room temperature for three or four days. They can also be stored in the fridge for up to one week.
- The cookies can be frozen in a freezer safe bag or container. They will keep for up to two months if stored properly.
Nutrition Information
Calories
99kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
22mg
(7%)
Sodium
42mg
(2%)
Potassium
23mg
(0%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
158IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
8mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 20 cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 99
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 99kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 22mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 42mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 23mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 158IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.