Description

Delicate, buttery Hazelnut Shortbread Sandwich Cookies filled with rich hazelnut cream. Perfect for holidays, tea time, or gifting, these cookies combine melt-in-your-mouth shortbread with nutty, chocolatey indulgence.

Ingredients

1 cup unsalted butter, softened

2/3 cup powdered sugar

1 tsp vanilla extract

1/4 tsp salt

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 cup finely ground hazelnuts

1/2 cup hazelnut spread (like Nutella or similar)

2 tbsp butter, softened

1/4 cup powdered sugar (optional, for thicker texture)

Pinch of salt

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Instructions

Cream the softened butter and powdered sugar together in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
Mix in the vanilla extract and salt.
Add the flour and finely ground hazelnuts, stirring until a soft dough forms.
Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness.
Use a small round or fluted cookie cutter to cut out cookies and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake for 10–12 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden. Let cool completely.
Prepare the filling by mixing hazelnut spread, softened butter, powdered sugar (if using), and a pinch of salt until smooth.
Spread or pipe the filling onto the flat side of half the cookies, then top with remaining cookies to form sandwiches.
Optional: Dust tops with powdered sugar or dip edges in melted chocolate and chopped hazelnuts for decoration.

Notes

Add orange zest to the dough for a citrusy flavor.

Toast the ground hazelnuts before adding for a deeper nutty aroma.

Dark chocolate ganache can be used instead of hazelnut spread.

Add a pinch of cinnamon or espresso powder to the filling for extra flavor.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze unfilled cookies for longer storage.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: European

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 sandwich cookie
Calories: 180
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 40mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 16g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 20mg