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Dark Chocolate Hazelnut Cookies

Published November 5, 2020 by Lauren Vavala

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Dark Chocolate Hazelnut Cookies are thick, chewy, rich cookies loaded with sweet chocolate chips and crunchy hazelnuts. These fudgy cookies pair deliciously will an ice cold glass of milk.

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These Dark Chocolate Hazelnut Cookies were inspired by none other than Nutella. Or, rather my son’s love of Nutella and dark chocolate.

To make them super decadent I added dark cocoa powder and dark chocolate chips. To ensure there was plenty of hazelnut flavor in every bite, I used hazelnut extract as well as chopped hazelnuts.

Why This Recipe Works

This recipe is very quick and easy to make, but the dough needs to chill in the refrigerator for an hour or two before baking.

These cookies are rich and decadent with crunchy hazelnuts in every bite. You can mix in the dark chocolate chips and hazelnuts or press them into the tops of the dough right before baking, if you prefer they be closer to the tops. 

This recipe is a perfect combination of rich, dark chocolate and hazelnuts. They aren’t overly sweet, so the chocolate and hazelnut flavors really shine through.

How to Make Dark Chocolate Hazelnut Cookies

Ingredients

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  • Measure the flour by spooning it into a measuring cup. Do not pack it or the cookie batter will be too dry.
  • Ensure that the baking powder and baking soda that you are using are fresh and not expired.
  • If you hazelnuts are whole, you can place them in a zip top bag and crush them with a rolling pin or meat mallet. 

The entire recipe and instructions can also be found in the recipe card at the bottom of this post. You can also print the recipe from the card, if needed.

Prep!

Before you begin baking, you will want to set your butter out so that it has time to come up to room temperature. Also, be sure to allow time for the dough to chill before baking.

Do not preheat your oven until after the dough has chilled.

Create!

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Combine the flour, dark cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.

Butter and sugar blended together in a mixing bowl

In the bowl of an electric mixer, cream together the butter, sugar, and brown sugar.

Butter, sugar, and egg blended together in a mixing bowl

Add the egg and hazelnut extract.

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Gradually add the dry ingredients. The batter will be very thick.

Dark chocolate chip cookie dough with hazelnuts mixed into it

Stir in the dark chocolate chips and hazelnuts by hand.

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Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour.

Dark chocolate hazelnut cookie dough balls on a parchment paper lined baking sheet

When ready to bake, preheat your oven to 350°F.

Roll about 1 tablespoon full of dough into a ball and place on a baking sheet. Flatten slightly. Space cookies 1-2 inches apart.

Baked Dark Chocolate Hazelnut Cookies on a parchment paper lined baking sheet

Bake for 12-15 minutes.

Let cool about 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.

Present!

3 dark chocolate hazelnut cookies on white parchment paper on a black cooling rack with a bite taken out of one of them

Serve warm or at room temperature.

Tips and Techniques For Perfect Cookies

  • Measure the flour by spooning it into a measuring cup. Do not pack it.
  • Ensure that the baking powder and baking soda that you are using are fresh and not expired.
  • Chill the dough to help keep the cookies from spreading too much when baking.
  • Check the oven temperature with an oven thermometer to ensure that it’s actually heated to the proper temperature.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature. Use within 1-2 weeks.

FAQ’s

Can You Use Regular Cocoa Powder In Place of Dark Cocoa Powder?

Yes, you can substitute regular cocoa powder for dark. It will make the cookies slightly sweeter and not quite as rich tasting.

Can I Skip Chilling Cookie Dough?

The reason to chill cookie dough is to chill the butter so that the cookies don’t spread too much while baking. If you choose to skip this step, your cookies may turn out flat.

Can You Freeze Cookie Dough?

Yes, you can freeze cookie dough for up to 3 months. Allow it to thaw in the refrigerator before baking. You can also roll the dough out into balls before freezing and bake from frozen, adding a few minutes to the bake time.

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Dark Chocolate Hazelnut Cookies

Dark Chocolate Hazelnut Cookies are thick, chewy, rich cookies loaded with sweet chocolate chips and crunchy hazelnuts. These fudgy cookies pair deliciously will an ice cold glass of milk.
Course Dessert
Cuisine Vegetarian
Prep Time 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes minutes
Chill Time 1 hour hour
Total Time 1 hour hour 25 minutes minutes
Servings 24 cookies
Calories 128kcal
Author Lauren Harris

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup dark cocoa powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon hazelnut extract
  • 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup chopped hazelnuts

Instructions

  • Combine the flour, dark cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer, cream together the butter, sugar, and brown sugar. 
  • Add the egg and hazelnut extract. 
  • Set the mixer speed to low and gradually add the dry ingredients. The batter will be thick.
  • Stir in the hazelnuts and chocolate chips.
  • Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Roll about 1 tablespoon full of dough into a ball and place on a baking sheet. Flatten slightly. Space cookies 1-2 inches apart.
  • Bake 12-15 minutes. Let cool about 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.

Notes

Tips and Techniques For Perfect Cookies

  • Measure the flour by spooning it into a measuring cup. Do not pack it.
  • Ensure that the baking powder and baking soda that you are using are fresh and not expired.
  • Chill the dough to help keep the cookies from spreading too much when baking.
  • Check the oven temperature with an oven thermometer to ensure that it’s actually heated to the proper temperature.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature. Use within 1-2 weeks.
 
** Nutritional information is an estimate and may vary.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 128kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 56mg | Potassium: 101mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 127IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1mg

This recipe was originally published on November 14, 2017. It was updated with an improved recipe, new images, tips, techniques, FAQ’s and video in November 2020.

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Comments

  1. Syikin says

    August 15, 2021 at 4:31 am

    Love love these. First time trying. Will definitely make them again. Thank you. I usually reduce the sugar amount of any cookie recipes that I used but yours is just perfect!

    Reply
    • Lauren Vavala says

      August 16, 2021 at 8:42 am

      Thank you so much – glad that you enjoyed the recipe!!

      Reply
  2. kim says

    October 9, 2018 at 1:30 pm

    These look fabulous! Love that Bob’s Red Mill flour. I will definitely have to give these a try!

    Reply
    • Lauren says

      October 12, 2018 at 7:42 pm

      Thanks!

      Reply
  3. Beth says

    October 9, 2018 at 11:53 am

    Wow! These are super dark! I adore dark chocolate, so I am totally making these right now!

    Reply
    • Lauren says

      October 12, 2018 at 7:45 pm

      Haha yes, they are!

      Reply
  4. georgie says

    October 9, 2018 at 11:45 am

    these look so decadent and delicious! I love Bob’s Red Mill flours too, personal favourite of mine to use!!

    Reply
  5. Michelle says

    October 9, 2018 at 11:40 am

    So decadent! They sound like Ferrero Rocher in cookie form, only even richer!

    Reply
    • Lauren says

      October 12, 2018 at 7:45 pm

      Us too!

      Reply
  6. Jessica Formicola says

    October 9, 2018 at 11:22 am

    These are my kind of cookies! I love dark chocolate!

    Reply
    • Lauren says

      October 12, 2018 at 7:45 pm

      We are big fans as well!

      Reply
  7. Sharon Chen says

    October 9, 2018 at 10:32 am

    Yum! These cookies look so delicious and healthy, too!

    Reply
    • Lauren says

      October 12, 2018 at 7:46 pm

      Tanks Sharon!

      Reply

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