CHUNKY HAZLENUT-TOFFEE COOKIES

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This is an absolutely wonderful twist on the chocolate chip cookie recipe that I found in one of my many cookbooks called 'Forrest Gump: Chocolate Recipes'; inspired by the character and movie 'Forrest Gump'. *If you use regular butter, omit the 1/2 tsp. of salt. *I used only 1 10 ounce bag of semisweet chocolate chunks,...

Provided by Kimberly Kay

Categories     Cookies

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 c unsalted butter, softened* (see my notes)
3/4 c firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 c sugar
2 large eggs
1 Tbsp vanilla extract
2 3/4 c all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt* (see my notes)
4 (1.4 oz.) english toffee-flavored candy bars (such as 'heath')
2 (10 oz.) packages semisweet chocolate chunks* (see my notes)
1 c toasted chopped hazlenuts or pecans (i used pecans)

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 F.
  • 2. Beat butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy; gradually add sugars, beating well; add eggs and vanilla, beating well.
  • 3. Combine flour and next 3 ingredients, stirring well; add to butter mixture, beating at low speed just until blended; stir in toffee candy, chocolate chunks, and nuts.
  • 4. Drop dough by heaping tablespoonfuls 1 1/2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets.
  • 5. Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes or until lightly browned; let cool slightly on baking sheets; remove to wire racks to cool completely.

Anwar qureshi Anwar qureshi
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These cookies are the perfect combination of sweet and salty. I love them!


Sena Tolera
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I made these cookies for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Alvin Suah
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These cookies were easy to make and they turned out great! I'll definitely be making them again.


Doreen Osei
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I'm not a big fan of toffee, but I really enjoyed these cookies. The chocolate and hazelnuts were a great combination.


Sana ullah Sani
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These cookies are a little too sweet for me, but they're still good.


Kelvin Tobiah
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I've made these cookies several times and they're always a hit. They're my go-to recipe for chocolate chip cookies.


alvaman 2.0
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These cookies are so good! I love the way the chocolate and hazelnuts complement each other.


Gennifer Noel
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cookies didn't turn out right. They were too dry and crumbly.


Md Rokey Vai
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These cookies are perfect for a quick and easy dessert. They're also great for packing in lunches.


Princess Omolara
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I made these cookies for my family and they loved them! They're a great combination of sweet and salty.


Nasei Banson
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These cookies were easy to make and they turned out great! I will definitely be making them again.


SlIcK Rick
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I found these cookies to be a bit dry. I think they would have been better with a little more butter.


Jon Singleton
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These cookies were a little too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.


Kisife Nyuyfone
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I love the way these cookies look. They're so festive and perfect for the holidays.


matthew gill
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These cookies are so rich and decadent. They're perfect for a special occasion.


alick jhon
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I'm not a big fan of hazelnuts, but I really enjoyed these cookies. The chocolate and toffee flavors were perfect together.


Andrea D Vicenti
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I made these cookies for a party and they were gone in minutes! Everyone loved them.


ODONG RAYMOND
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These cookies were a hit! They're so easy to make and they taste amazing. I love the combination of chocolate and hazelnuts.