Hazelnut Melting Moments Recipe
🕒 Cook Time: 15 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 15 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 30 minutes
Description:
Indulge in the divine flavors of Hazelnut Melting Moments! These delicate cookies are a perfect combination of buttery goodness, nutty hazelnuts, and a hint of citrusy zest. With a melt-in-your-mouth texture and a decadent chocolate surprise in the center, these treats are sure to delight your taste buds.
Recipe Category:
Dessert
Keywords:
- Cookie & Brownie
- Fruit
- Nuts
- < 30 Mins
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 199.9
- Fat Content: 12.9g
- Saturated Fat Content: 6.4g
- Cholesterol Content: 28.2mg
- Sodium Content: 55.8mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 20.2g
- Fiber Content: 1.2g
- Sugar Content: 10.1g
- Protein Content: 2.4g
Yield:
Makes 24 moments
Ingredients:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
- 2/3 cup white sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups ground hazelnuts
- 6 ounces chocolate chips
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions:
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Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper or greasing it lightly.
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Cream butter and sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and white sugar until light and fluffy.
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Add flavorings: Gradually beat in the egg yolk, vanilla extract, and lemon zest until well combined.
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Incorporate dry ingredients: Stir in the all-purpose flour and ground hazelnuts with a large spoon until a smooth dough forms.
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Shape the dough: Roll the dough into walnut-sized balls and place them about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
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Make indentations: Use your finger to make a small indentation in the center of each dough ball.
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Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the cookies are lightly golden around the edges.
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Melt chocolate: While the cookies are baking, melt the chocolate chips in a small saucepan over low heat or in the microwave, stirring until smooth.
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Fill indentations: Once the cookies are done baking, remove them from the oven and immediately spoon about 1/2 teaspoon of melted chocolate into the center indentation of each cookie.
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Cool and dust: Allow the cookies to cool completely on a wire rack. Once cooled, lightly dust them with powdered sugar for an elegant finish.
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Serve and enjoy: Serve these Hazelnut Melting Moments with a cup of hot tea or coffee, and savor the delightful combination of flavors and textures in every bite!
These Hazelnut Melting Moments are perfect for any occasion, from afternoon tea parties to holiday gatherings. Enjoy the heavenly aroma as they bake, and delight in the joy they bring to your taste buds with their irresistible blend of buttery hazelnut goodness and rich chocolate indulgence!
