Hazelnut Thumbprint Cookies with Silky Ganache
Hazelnut Thumbprint Cookies with Silky Ganache are a delightful treat that perfectly balances nutty hazelnut flavor with rich chocolate ganache. These cookies feature a buttery dough with a charming thumbprint, filled with smooth ganache that melts in your mouth. Ideal for holiday gatherings or as an everyday indulgence, these cookies will impress friends and family alike.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup ground hazelnuts
- ½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 cup bittersweet chocolate chips (for ganache)
- ½ cup heavy cream (for ganache)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, ground hazelnuts, and a pinch of salt.
- In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy; mix in egg yolk.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the butter mixture until just combined.
- Roll tablespoon-sized dough into balls on a lined baking sheet; create indentations with your thumb.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until lightly golden. Cool completely before filling with ganache.
- For ganache, heat cream until simmering, pour over chocolate chips, and stir until smooth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg