Description
Delight in these Hazelnut Thumbprint Cookies with Silky Ganache—rich, nutty cookies filled with luxurious chocolate ganache that melt in your mouth, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup finely ground hazelnuts
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the finely ground hazelnuts and egg yolk; mix until combined.
- Gradually add the all-purpose flour, mixing gently until just incorporated.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto prepared baking sheets. Press your thumb into the center of each mound to create a well.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until lightly golden around the edges. Allow cookies to cool on wire racks.
- In a small saucepan, heat heavy cream over medium heat until just simmering.
- Pour hot cream over dark chocolate chips in a bowl and let sit for two minutes before stirring until smooth.
- Spoon or drizzle ganache into each cookie's thumbprint indentation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Roasting hazelnuts before grinding enhances their flavor. Chill dough for at least 30 minutes for better shape retention while baking. Feel free to swap hazelnuts for almonds or walnuts for different flavors.