CHOCOLATE HAZELNUT THUMBPRINTS

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Since we live in hazelnut country, I love making these special cookies for festive occasions. I usually bake two or three batches for parties and homemade gifts. They're yummy tasting and cute as can be!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield about 6 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2/3 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg plus 1 egg yolk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup baking cocoa
1/2 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup ground hazelnuts
1/2 cup raspberry preserves
Confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg, yolk and vanilla; mix well. Combine the flour, cocoa and salt; add a third at a time to creamed mixture, beating well after each addition. Stir in nuts. , Roll dough into 1-in. balls; place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Using the end of a wooden spoon handle, make a 1/2-in.-deep indentation in the center of each ball; fill with 1/4 teaspoon of preserves. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until set. Remove to wire racks to cool. Just a before serving, lightly dust with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 84 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 68mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

pedro morales
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I made these thumbprints for my family and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Semanda Eria
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These thumbprints are the perfect size for a quick snack or dessert. I love that they're not too big and they're not too small.


shamiq dela
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I love that these thumbprints are made with natural ingredients. I feel good about giving them to my kids.


samir islam
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These thumbprints are the perfect combination of chocolate and hazelnut. They're not too sweet and they're not too rich.


Arman Iqbal
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I've never made thumbprints before, but these were so easy to make and they turned out great! I'll definitely be making them again.


Ittezaz Khan
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I made these thumbprints for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes! Everyone loved them.


Kisshal Mark
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These thumbprints are so easy to make, even for a beginner baker. I highly recommend them!


Jannatun Mawa
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I love that these thumbprints are made with whole wheat flour. It makes them a bit healthier than traditional thumbprints.


Sonu Mehar
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These thumbprints are the perfect holiday cookie! They're festive, delicious, and easy to make.


Masindi Tshivhase
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I've made these thumbprints several times now and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they're always delicious.


Ocean Williams
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I made these thumbprints for my kids and they loved them! They're the perfect after-school snack.


Rihad Khan
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I followed the recipe exactly and my thumbprints turned out great! They were the perfect size and the chocolate and hazelnut flavors were perfectly balanced.


Brian Mouton
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These thumbprints are so cute and festive! I made them for a Christmas party and they were a big hit.


segun ogunniyi
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I was a bit skeptical about making these thumbprints because I'm not a huge fan of hazelnuts. But I was pleasantly surprised! The chocolate and hazelnut flavors complement each other perfectly.


Donctella Williams
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I've made these thumbprints several times now and they always turn out perfect. They're the perfect balance of chocolate and hazelnut, and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Simon Peter Odoo
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These chocolate hazelnut thumbprints were a hit at my party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.