Heavenly White Chocolate Hazelnut Delights
Indulge in the rich flavors of these Heavenly White Chocolate Hazelnut Delights, inspired by a delightful recipe from Taste of Home. These cookies are incredibly satisfying, featuring toasted hazelnuts that provide a nutty crunch, while creamy white chocolate chips offer a sweet contrast. Each bite delivers a perfect chewy texture that makes them an irresistible treat. Ideal for sharing at gatherings, or simply enjoying with a glass of milk or a cup of coffee, these cookies are bound to become a favorite in your dessert repertoire.
48
Servings
25
Calories
10
Ingredients
Ingredients
toasted hazelnuts
1 1/4 cups (divided, with half coarsely chopped and half processed into a paste)
butter
9 tablespoons (softened, divided)
sugar
1/2 cup
brown sugar
1/2 cup (packed)
egg
1
vanilla extract
1 teaspoon
all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups
baking soda
1/2 teaspoon
salt
1/2 teaspoon
white chocolate chips
1 cup
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2
Coarsely chop 1/2 cup of toasted hazelnuts and set aside.
3
Melt 2 tablespoons of butter and let it cool slightly. In a food processor, combine the melted butter with the remaining toasted hazelnuts. Process until the mixture reaches a crumbly paste consistency. Set this hazelnut butter aside.
4
In a large mixing bowl, beat the remaining softened butter until creamy. Gradually add the sugar and brown sugar, beating well until the mixture is light and fluffy.
5
Add the egg and vanilla extract to the bowl, mixing until combined.
6
Incorporate the ground hazelnut paste into the butter-sugar mixture until well blended.
7
Gradually add the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix just until combined, taking care not to overmix.
8
Gently fold in the white chocolate chips and the coarsely chopped toasted hazelnuts until evenly distributed.
9
Using a rounded tablespoon, drop cookie dough onto prepared baking sheets, placing them about 2 inches apart.
10
Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the centers look slightly soft.
11
Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
Nutrition Information
1.25g
Fat
3.12g
Carbs
0.38g
Protein
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Heavenly White Chocolate Hazelnut Delights?
They are a rich dessert cookie featuring toasted hazelnuts for crunch and white chocolate chips for a sweet, creamy contrast.
How many servings does this recipe produce?
This recipe yields 48 servings.
What is the calorie count per cookie?
Each cookie contains approximately 25 calories.
What temperature should the oven be set to?
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
How many ingredients are required for this recipe?
There are 10 ingredients in total.
What are the main ingredients?
The main ingredients include toasted hazelnuts, butter, sugar, brown sugar, egg, vanilla extract, all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and white chocolate chips.
How do I prepare the hazelnuts?
You need 1 1/4 cups of toasted hazelnuts; half should be coarsely chopped and the other half processed into a paste.
How do I make the hazelnut butter paste?
Melt 2 tablespoons of butter and process it in a food processor with half of the toasted hazelnuts until it reaches a crumbly paste consistency.
How much butter is used in total?
The recipe calls for 9 tablespoons of butter, which is divided between melting for the paste and softening for the dough.
What is the amount of sugar needed?
The recipe uses 1/2 cup of granulated sugar and 1/2 cup of packed brown sugar.
How much flour is required?
You will need 1 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour.
What is the baking time for these cookies?
Bake the cookies for 10 to 12 minutes.
How do I know when the cookies are finished baking?
They are done when the edges are golden and the centers look slightly soft.
What size should the dough drops be?
Use a rounded tablespoon to drop the cookie dough onto the baking sheets.
How far apart should I place the cookies?
Place the dough drops about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
What is the fat content per serving?
Each cookie contains 1.25g of fat.
How many carbohydrates are in one cookie?
There are 3.12g of carbohydrates per serving.
What is the protein content per cookie?
Each serving provides 0.38g of protein.
Should I use parchment paper?
Yes, the instructions recommend lining your baking sheets with parchment paper.
When do I add the white chocolate chips?
Gently fold in the white chocolate chips and coarsely chopped hazelnuts after the flour mixture is incorporated.
What is the texture of these cookies?
These cookies have a nutty crunch from the hazelnuts and a perfect chewy texture.
Is vanilla extract used in this recipe?
Yes, the recipe requires 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
How much salt and baking soda is needed?
The recipe calls for 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda.
Should the butter be softened or melted for the dough?
The main portion of butter used for creaming with sugar should be softened.
How many eggs does the recipe require?
The recipe requires one egg.
Where should the cookies cool after baking?
Let them cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks.
What category does this recipe belong to?
This recipe is categorized as a Dessert.
What is the source of inspiration for this recipe?
This recipe is inspired by a delightful recipe from Taste of Home.
Can these cookies be shared at gatherings?
Yes, they are ideal for sharing at gatherings or enjoying with a glass of milk or coffee.
How much white chocolate is in the recipe?
The recipe calls for 1 cup of white chocolate chips.