~Cookie Monday ~ Nutella Filled Hazelnut Thumbprint Cookies *Guest Post from Hostess at Heart

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When I first saw the caramel stuffed snickerdoodles made by Julie of Hostess at Heart, I knew that someday I would snatch her up for a cookie Monday post. And today is that day! She is sharing her recipe for Nutella filled Hazelnut thumbprint cookies and they look amazing!

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Julie, take it away my friend…

I first met Emily through Prudy from Butter Basil and Bread.  At that time, Prudy was doing the Cookie Monday series.  I had the honor of contributing a guest post for Prudy.  I should say Prudy’s last Cookie Monday post.  She was handing over the reins and Emily has kept the series going in style, delivering one great cookie after another.  I have really enjoyed keeping up with Emily, so when she asked if I would write a guest post for her, I was honored and very excited to do it.

So, I am bringing my recipe for Nutella Filled Hazelnut Thumbprint Cookies.  This cookie is a deliciously quick and easy cookie recipe.  The exterior is crunchy with a hazelnut roasted exterior, a soft cookie interior, and then topped with a creamy hazelnut flavored chocolate topping called Nutella.

Makes 22 cookies Prep 15 minutes plus 15 minutes baking time

Ingredients:

2  cups all-purpose flour, (I used unbleached)

¼ cup dark brown sugar

½ cup white granulated sugar

2 tablespoons almond milk, (any milk, or cream will work)

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 eggs, separated

12 teaspoons unsalted butter, (1-1/2 sticks, softened)

¼ teaspoon salt

1 cup hazelnuts, chopped, (I used dry-roasted, unsalted hazelnuts)

Nutella Topping

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

2. In the bowl of a standing, electric mixer, combine egg yolks, brown sugar, and white sugar.  Beat until light and fluffy, approximately 2 minutes.

3. Add milk, vanilla extract, flour, and salt.  Beat until combined.

4. Chop nuts and put them on a plate large enough to roll your cookies.

5. Beat egg whites with a fork in a small bowl until airy (2 minutes).

6. Scoop two tablespoons of dough and roll it into a ball.  Coat the ball in egg whites and then roll in chopped hazelnuts.  Gently press your thumb into the center of the cookie until indented.  Place on a parchment paper lined baking sheet.

7. Bake for 14-16 minutes, or until lightly browned on the edges.  If indentation has disappeared, press gently with the end or a wooden spoon while hot.  Allow to cool completely.

8. Pipe or spoon Nutella topping into the indented center.  Store in a covered container in a cool place or refrigerate.

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Course

Dessert

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

15 minutes

Servings

Ingredients

• 2 cups All purpose flour ( I use unbleached)
• 1/4 cup dark brown sugar
• 1/2 cup white granulated sugar
• 2 Tablespoons Almond milk (any milk or cream will work)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 eggs separated
• 12 teaspoons unsalted butter ( 1-1/2 sticks, softened)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup hazelnuts, chopped ( I use dry roasted, unsalted hazelnuts )
• Nutella Topping

Course Dessert Prep Time 15 minutes Cook Time 15 minutes Servings Ingredients 2 cups All purpose flour ( I use unbleached) 1/4 cup dark brown sugar 1/2 cup white granulated sugar 2 Tablespoons Almond milk (any milk or cream will work) 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 eggs separated 12 teaspoons unsalted butter ( 1-1/2 sticks, softened) 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup hazelnuts, chopped ( I use dry roasted, unsalted hazelnuts ) Nutella Topping

Instructions

1. 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. 2. In the bowl of a standing, electric mixer, combine egg yolks, brown sugar, and white sugar. Beat until light and fluffy, approximately 2 minutes. 3. Add milk, vanilla extract, flour, and salt. Beat until combined. 4. Chop nuts and put them on a plate large enough to roll your cookies. 5. Beat egg whites with a fork in a small bowl until airy (2 minutes). 6. Scoop two tablespoons of dough and roll it into a ball. Coat the ball in egg whites and then roll in chopped hazelnuts. Gently press your thumb into the center of the cookie until indented. Place on a parchment paper lined baking sheet. 7. Bake for 14-16 minutes, or until lightly browned on the edges. If indentation has disappeared, press gently with the end or a wooden spoon while hot. Allow to cool completely. 8. Pipe or spoon Nutella topping into the indented center. Store in a covered container in a cool place or refrigerate.