Chocolate chip and hazelnut cookies: a delicious treat for your homemade pastries

Indulge in the rich and unique texture of these chocolate chip and hazelnut cookies, a recipe that perfectly combines intense flavors with the sweetness of chocolate chunks. The butter is cooked until it reaches a deep golden color, adding a hint of caramel to each bite. These cookies are a real treat for chocolate and hazelnut lovers, offering a delicious crunch on the outside with a soft and tender interior.

Why you'll love this:

• Rich and deep flavor: The combination of ground hazelnuts and chocolate chunks creates a satisfying and robust flavor profile.
• Perfect texture: Baked to perfection, these cookies offer a crispy exterior with a melt-in-your-mouth center.
• Unique preparation process: Browning the butter enhances the flavors and adds complexity to these homemade cookies.
• Ideal for storage: These cookies retain their freshness and delicious taste well when stored in a tin box.

Perfect opportunity: Chocolate chip and hazelnut cookies are ideal for various occasions:

• Warm gatherings: Serve them at book clubs, informal get-togethers, or coffee breaks.
• Special Celebrations: Perfect for birthdays, holidays or as a thoughtful homemade gift.
• Afternoon snacks: Enjoy them with a cup of tea or coffee for a mid-afternoon treat.
• Children's parties: Kids and adults alike will love these thick, tasty cookies.

Decorating tips: Enhance these cookies with simple but effective touches:

• Additional chocolate filling: Before baking, garnish each cookie with additional chocolate pieces for a more indulgent finish.
• Nut filling: Sprinkle crushed hazelnuts on top before baking for added crunch and flavor.
• Sprinkle with sea salt: A light dusting of sea salt on top before baking can enhance the flavors of the chocolate and nuts.
• Powdered sugar powder: For a sweet, professional touch, lightly dust the cooled cookies with icing sugar.

Ingredients:

• 130 g butter
• 80 g granulated sugar
• 80 g of brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 150 g all-purpose flour
• 100 g ground hazelnut flour
• 5 g baking powder
• 5 g of baking soda
• A pinch of salt
• 100 g chopped chocolate

Instructions:

1. Prepare the butter:
   • Melt the butter and simmer until it turns a dark golden color. Be careful not to burn it. Let it cool slightly.
2. Mix the wet ingredients:
   • In a bowl, mix the cooled butter with the two types of sugar. Add the egg and continue mixing.
3. Mix the dry ingredients:
   • Add the ground hazelnuts, flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Mix until well combined.

4. Add chocolate:
   • Finally, add the chopped chocolate.
5. Shape and cooling:
   • Shape the dough into 50g balls and place them in the freezer for 30 minutes.
6. Cook:
   • Arrange the balls of dough on a baking tray lined with baking paper, spaced apart, and bake in the oven at 180°C (preheated) for about 15 minutes, until they start to brown but are still soft.

7. Cool:
   • Let cool on the baking sheet so they firm up without breaking.

Appreciate these hazelnut chocolate chip cookies, where each one is a bite-sized piece of heaven, combining the delicious flavors of hazelnut and chocolate in one deliciously baked treat!