Italian Hazelnut Cookies
These simple drop cookies are easy to make and taste amazing. The perfect Italian Hazelnut Cookie Recipe to add to your Christmas Baking.
Servings: 20 cookies
Calories: 99kcal
Ingredients
- ½ cup + 1 tablespoon butter softened (125 grams total, if you double the recipe then double this amount)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar (50 grams)
- 1 cup all purpose flour (125 grams)
- ⅓ cup + 1 tablespoon hazelnuts * (65 grams if you double the recipe then double this amount)
- 3 tablespoons milk (I used whole milk)
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 pinch salt (if you use unsalted butter then add ¼ teaspoon of salt)
EXTRAS
- 20 whole hazelnuts*
*Roast the whole peeled hazelnuts on a cookie sheet in a pre-heated 350F (180C) oven for about 5-6 minutes. Immediately move to a clean bowl.
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 350F (180C). Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper.
- Roast the whole hazelnuts (⅓ cup + 1 tablespoon and the 20 whole hazelnuts) for about 5-6 minutes. Move them to a clean bowl, remove 20 hazelnuts and set aside. The remaining hazelnuts place in a food processor and pulse until finely chopped (see photo). Set aside.
- In the bowl of the mixer cream the butter and sugar until fluffy about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the flour, chopped nuts, egg yolk, milk and vanilla. Mix just until combined into a dough.
- Either place the dough in a pastry bag with a large star tip or drop by heaping teaspoonfuls (or half and half) on the prepared cookie sheets. Place a roasted whole hazelnut on each cookie round and bake for approximately 15-20 minutes or until golden. Let cool 10-15 minutes on the cookie sheet then move to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy!
Notes
How to store the cookies
The cookies should be stored in an airtight container and can be stored at room temperature for three or four days. They can also be stored in the fridge for up to one week.Can you freeze them?
The cookies can be frozen in a freezer safe bag or container. They will keep for up to two months if stored properly.Nutrition
Calories: 99kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 42mg | Potassium: 23mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 158IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 1mg