Chocolate Hazelnut Cookie
How do you like your cookies?
Most people have very strong convictions over what makes the perfect cookie. Chewy or Crunchy? Light or Dense? Homemade or Store-Bought? Filled or Unfilled? Round or Bars? Chocolate Chip vs. Everything Else? The list can go on and on.
Why such strong and varying beliefs? Well, cookies are the quintessential treat. They are easy to mix, easy to bake and even easier to eat – no utensils required.
I happen to like them all but have a “soft” spot in my heart for the crunchy and nutty variation. I crave texture and crunch when I think cookies. I don’t like chocolate very much but mix it with nuts and I go well, nuts. So you can imagine how my heart fluttered when I came across this recipe for a crunchy cookie studded with hazelnuts and flavored with Nutella (one of the best food creations of all time).
The cookie gods got together and had a serious pow-wow when this recipe was put together. These cookies are sweet but nuts give them a salty undertone and not to mention great texture. They look dense but as they bake and then cool, lovely air pockets form inside giving the perfect crispness and sublime airiness. And let’s not get into the Nutella flavor. I know what I am about to say may be a bit vague but the flavor is just right in this cookie.
I could go on and about this cookie. But I will leave it at that so that you can gather up the ingredients and make them for yourself.
Chocolate Hazeltnut Biscotti
Ingredients:
1 1/3 cups all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/2 cup chocolate hazelnut spread such as Nutella
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup light brown sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
3/4 cup chopped, toasted, skinless hazelnutsDirections:
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
In another medium bowl combine the butter, chocolate hazelnut spread, sugar, and brown sugar. Using an electric mixer, cream the ingredients together, about 4 minutes. Add the egg and vanilla and beat until smooth, about 1 minute. Using a wooden spoon or rubber spatula, stir in the flour mixture until just combined. Add the hazelnuts and stir until just combined.
Using a tablespoon measure, spoon out the cookie dough onto a cookie sheet, spacing the mounds about 4 inches apart. Use the tines of a fork to flatten the cookie dough. Bake until lightly golden around the edges, about 10 to 12 minutes. Use a metal spatula to transfer the cookies to a wire rack and let cool.
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Snooky doodle — March 5, 2010 @ 8:17 pm
these look so yummy. I adore Nutella and love hazelnut. I ll have to try these. PS Biscotti in italian means cookies or biscuits so must be that s why they call these biscotti
spike. — March 5, 2010 @ 8:54 pm
i love cookies of all kinds (except maybe store bought) and these sound fab!
5 Star Foodie — March 5, 2010 @ 9:00 pm
These sound excellent! I definitely love the crunchy cookies best!
Jen @ My Kitchen Addiction — March 5, 2010 @ 9:09 pm
Yum… I am a fan of all things Nutella! These look like they will be a new favorite
Megan — March 6, 2010 @ 12:33 am
Ah. I couldn't tell there was any chocolate in these from the picture, and I was going to say they'd be perfect if they just had some chocolate, but then I saw that there's Nutella in them — and now they sound perfect! I tend to like chewy cookies, and a little crunch from the nuts would be good too!
Pamela — March 6, 2010 @ 2:06 am
I've seen this recipe and almost tried it a while back. I never did, though. They look so tasty!
Katrina — March 6, 2010 @ 3:19 am
Ooh, these sound DE-LISH! We love Nutella here!
Megan — March 6, 2010 @ 4:06 pm
I had those in the store when Giada came to town for a book signing.But your look much better!
Ingrid — March 6, 2010 @ 6:24 pm
Flavor wise these sound like cookies my sitter would love. She's keen on chocolate and hazelnut. Me, texture wise? I'm all about barely cooked and still hot!~ingrid
SteelCityFlan — March 6, 2010 @ 10:05 pm
I love the idea of Nutella as a base for this cookie. Sounds delicious
Barbara GF — March 7, 2010 @ 6:39 pm
The combination of chocolate and hazelnut is a marriage made in heaven, Eliana. Your cookies are making my mouth water!
Peabody — March 8, 2010 @ 1:00 am
It's always going to be good when you see Nutella!
Dani — March 8, 2010 @ 1:33 pm
even though i prefer to dense chewy kind of cookie, i wouldnt hesitate to give this one a try!
Summer — March 8, 2010 @ 3:34 pm
Looks like a great recipe! I have a bunch of Nutella sitting around, so I will have to try this this out!
comfycook — March 9, 2010 @ 1:46 am
Do I get voted out as a foodie, if I like chewy cookies better. Although, these look great and I would surly take a dozen.
hannah — March 9, 2010 @ 3:32 pm
i love chewy cookies!
and yours look delish btw!
CookiePie — March 9, 2010 @ 4:54 pm
Nutella in a cookie? YES, please!!!
Flourchild — March 9, 2010 @ 5:39 pm
Yum they look so good! I love my cookies soft and chewy..but seriously I wont' turn ANY cookie down!
Apples and Butter — March 9, 2010 @ 7:12 pm
Unlike you I am a HUGE fan of chocolate, but also a fan of Nutella so I would probably love these!
Maria — March 9, 2010 @ 11:12 pm
I made these awhile ago, loved them. Thanks for the reminder, I need to make them again!
Teanna — March 10, 2010 @ 2:23 pm
Just looking at that picture, I would LOVE the texture of this cookie! It looks phenomenal! Chocolate, hazelnut, crunchy, amazing!
cjaronsky — March 12, 2010 @ 12:27 am
These sound great!! i bet the hazelnuts made it perfect
thepastrykook — March 12, 2010 @ 3:22 pm
these seriously look scrumptious!
Jessica — March 12, 2010 @ 6:14 pm
I'm a cookie monster — I like them in all textures and shapes but I always prefer a chocolate cookie more than any other sort. These cookies look like they're absolutely delicious!
betty r — March 12, 2010 @ 7:58 pm
Mmm I can almost taste it, nutella and hazelnuts..this cookie looks amazing!
Andrea — March 12, 2010 @ 9:44 pm
Oh heck yes nutella and hazelnuts!! I'm with you on the chocolate thing, I more interested in varied tastes. I love soft cookies, and especially oatmeal.
Vanillastrawberryspringfields — March 13, 2010 @ 7:32 pm
I love a crunchy cookie too and have tried chocolate and hazlenut…rocking combi aint it….ur recipe sounds and looks good…real good….and love this layout too…cheers and happy weekend….
Tracey — March 14, 2010 @ 8:36 pm
I love cookies too, especially if they're a bit thick, cakey and chewy. I don't like hazelnuts but everything else about these cookies appeals to me so I'll definitely give them a shot. Love your photo!
The Duo Dishes — March 16, 2010 @ 8:53 pm
Texture depends on the cookie, but any nut based cooked should be crispy. That's just how it is!
Sweet and Savory — April 16, 2010 @ 4:17 am
This does not look like biscotti to me, either but it certainly does look like a delicious cookie. It is printed up and ready to be baked.