Description
Rich peanut butter hazelnut cookies blend creamy nutty flavors with irresistible crunch. Chocolate drizzle and toasted hazelnuts elevate these classic cookies into a delightful sweet experience you’ll savor with pure pleasure.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 ml) smooth peanut butter
- ½ cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1.5 cups (180 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
Sugars and Sweeteners:
- ½ cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (110 grams) packed brown sugar
- ½ cup (160 grams) hazelnut spread
Flavor Enhancers and Binding Agents:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup (60 grams) chopped roasted hazelnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Thoroughly blend creamy peanut butter, softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until achieving a silky, homogeneous mixture. Incorporate the large egg and pure vanilla extract, mixing until completely integrated.
- In a separate mixing bowl, sift together all-purpose flour, baking soda, and kosher salt, ensuring no lumps remain. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until a cohesive dough forms.
- Delicately swirl hazelnut spread throughout the cookie dough, creating elegant marble-like patterns. Sprinkle chopped roasted hazelnuts evenly, distributing them gently to ensure consistent texture.
- Wrap the dough in plastic film and refrigerate for 60-90 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and dough to firm up, which prevents excessive spreading during baking.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats. Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, portion dough into uniform balls approximately 1.5 inches in diameter.
- Arrange cookie dough balls on prepared baking sheets, maintaining 2 inches of space between each to allow proper expansion. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges turn golden brown while maintaining a soft, tender center.
- Remove cookies from oven and allow them to rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, which helps them set. Transfer to a wire cooling rack, permitting complete cooling and texture stabilization before serving.
Notes
- Chilling helps develop richer flavors and prevents cookies from spreading too quickly during baking.
- Roasted hazelnuts add delightful crunch and complement the creamy peanut butter base.
- Swirling hazelnut spread creates beautiful marbled patterns and enhances the overall nutty taste.
- Using room temperature ingredients ensures smoother mixing and better cookie texture.
- Parchment paper prevents sticking and makes cleanup incredibly easy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 405 kcal
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 30mg