Description
Rich and indulgent double chocolate hazelnut cookies with crisp edges, soft gooey centers, and a warm nutty crunch from toasted hazelnuts. Perfect for chocolate lovers seeking a bakery-style treat at home.
Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (preferably Dutch-processed)
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup semisweet or dark chocolate chips or chunks
3/4 cup chopped toasted hazelnuts
Flaky sea salt for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread hazelnuts on a baking sheet and toast for 8–10 minutes until fragrant. Rub off skins if needed, cool completely, and chop coarsely.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar for 2–3 minutes until creamy and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla extract and mix well.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture and mix until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips and chopped hazelnuts.
- Optional: Chill dough for 30–60 minutes for thicker cookies.
- Line baking sheets with parchment paper. Scoop dough into 2-tablespoon balls and place 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are set and centers remain soft.
- Sprinkle with flaky sea salt if desired. Cool on pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Chilling the dough helps prevent excessive spreading and creates chewier cookies.
For extra gooey cookies, slightly underbake and press extra chocolate chunks on top before baking.
For a nut-free version, replace hazelnuts with additional chocolate chips.
Dough can be frozen in portioned balls and baked directly from frozen with 1–2 extra minutes added.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10–12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
