CHOCOLATE HAZELNUT COOKIES

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Provided by Shelley Wiseman

Categories     Cookies     Rum     Mixer     Chocolate     Dessert     Bake     Christmas     Valentine's Day     Hazelnut     Christmas Eve     Engagement Party     Gourmet     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 60 to 80 (3-inch) cookies

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup hazelnuts (5 ounces)
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (not Dutch-process)
1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
1 1/4 cups sugar
1 large egg
1 tablespoon dark rum
Equipment: decorative cookie cutters (about 3 inches)
Garnish:

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F with rack in middle.
  • Toast nuts in a small baking pan in oven until centers are golden, 12 to 15 minutes. Wrap in a kitchen towel and cool to warm, then rub off any loose skins. Chop nuts.
  • Whisk together flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt.
  • Beat together butter and sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer until pale and fluffy, then beat in egg and rum. At low speed, mix in flour mixture in 3 batches just until a dough forms. Stir in nuts.
  • Divide dough in half and form each half into a 5-inch square. Wrap in plastic and chill until firm, at least 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 375°F with racks in upper and lower thirds. Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Roll out 1 piece of dough between 2 sheets of parchment into an 11-to 12-inch square. Freeze on a tray until firm, about 20 minutes.
  • Remove top sheet of parchment and cut out shapes with cookie cutters, arranging them 1/2 inch apart on baking sheets.
  • Bake cookies, switching position and rotating sheets halfway through, until firm and tops are slightly cracked, 8 to 12 minutes total. Transfer cookies to racks to cool completely.
  • Repeat with remaining dough (cool baking sheets and line with fresh parchment). Reroll scraps once for extra cookies if desired.

Amir Afzali
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a keeper!


Nicholas Gava
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These cookies are a great way to use up leftover chocolate chips.


Pedro Lopez
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I love how versatile this recipe is. You can easily add different nuts or dried fruits to create your own unique flavor combination.


KPK swat
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I'm thinking about making these cookies for my next holiday party. They're sure to be a crowd-pleaser.


Trxsh Gxd
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These cookies are perfect for a gift. They're beautiful and delicious.


Michael Jalum
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I made these cookies for a party, and they were a big hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.


Christy Jennings
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I didn't have any hazelnuts on hand, so I used chopped walnuts instead. The cookies still turned out great.


Corvo Death
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I found that the dough was a bit too dry, so I added a little bit of milk. The cookies turned out great!


Anita Martinez
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These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort. They're so delicious!


Jeralee Hall
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I've made these cookies several times now, and they always turn out perfectly. They're my new favorite cookie recipe!


Noni Milford
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. These cookies are now my go-to chocolate chip cookie recipe.


Hdhd Hdhdhd
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My kids loved these cookies! They're the perfect after-school snack.


Mohit poudel
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I made these cookies for a bake sale, and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them.


Makai Leftridge
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These cookies are perfect for a special occasion. They're elegant and delicious, and they're sure to impress your guests.


Reyna Torres
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I'm not usually a big fan of hazelnut, but I really enjoyed these cookies. The chocolate flavor is dominant, but the hazelnut adds a nice subtle flavor.


Kara Craig
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These cookies are so delicious! The chocolate and hazelnut flavors are a perfect combination. I highly recommend them.


TOXIC GAMING MODS
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I love how easy these cookies are to make. I was able to whip up a batch in no time, and they turned out perfectly.


Rana Rana
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These cookies were a hit with my family! They're so rich and chocolatey, with the perfect amount of hazelnut flavor. I'll definitely be making them again.