Chocolate Dipped Hazelnut Shortbread Recipe

May 06, 2023May 6, 20230 1
Indulge in the heavenly combination of hazelnut and chocolate with this shortbread recipe.
in Dessert

Prep

20 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

2 hours 40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 cup husked hazelnuts
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
8 tablespoons butter , room temperature
1/3 cup sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 ounces good-quality semisweet chocolate

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
12-14
Calories
210
Sugar
6g
Fat
14g
This Chocolate Dipped Hazelnut Shortbread Recipe is a delightful sweet treat that's perfect for tea time or dessert. The crunchy hazelnuts and buttery shortbread are a match made in heaven, and the melted chocolate takes it to a whole new level of deliciousness. These cookies are easy to make, and can be stored for up to one week in an airtight container. Whenever you’re craving something sweet, whip up a batch of these mouthwatering cookies and enjoy!

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2.Spread hazelnuts onto a baking sheet and roast for about 10 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool and coarsely chop them.
3.In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt.
4.Using an electric mixer, beat butter and sugar until fluffy.
5.Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
6.Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture gradually and beat until just combined.
7.Stir in the hazelnuts.
8.Roll the dough into logs having 1-inch thickness and wrap them with plastic wrap.
9.Chill the logs in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or up to 3 days.
10.Preheat oven to 325°F.
11.Unwrap the logs, cut them into 1/3 inch slices and arrange on baking sheets lined with parchment paper. Keep the slices 2 inches apart from each other.
12.Bake for about 18-20 minutes until the edges are golden brown in color.
13.Melt chocolate over a double boiler.
14.Dip the edges of cooled shortbread cookies into melted chocolate and let them cool on a baking sheet until the chocolate is set.
15.Serve and enjoy!

PROS

Hazelnut is rich in healthy fats, fiber, vitamins and minerals.
Dark chocolate has been shown to reduce inflammation and lower the risk of heart disease.
Enjoy this delicious treat in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

CONS

This recipe contains butter and sugar, so people with health conditions such as diabetes or heart disease should enjoy this treat in moderation.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Hazelnuts are a good source of healthy fat, fiber, iron, magnesium, and vitamin E. The combination of hazelnuts and dark chocolate in this recipe may offer anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and cardiovascular benefits when enjoyed in moderation.

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