Italian Chocolate Hazelnut Cookies Recipe

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Brief

Servings: 24

Yield: 4 dozen

Italian Chocolate Hazelnut Cookies Recipe

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 cup packed brown sugar

3 tablespoons cornstarch

4 teaspoons instant espresso powder

¾ teaspoon salt

1 cup unsalted butter

cubed

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

⅔ cup hazelnuts - toasted

skinned and coarsely chopped

2 tablespoons hot water

2 (1 ounce) squares semisweet chocolate

Italian Cheese Bread

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Blend flour brown sugar cornstarch 1 tablespoon espresso powder and salt in a food processor. Add butter and vanilla. Using the pulse cycle-or pressing on/off button on your food processor process until mixture resembles coarse meal. Add nuts; blend until finely chopped. Transfer dough to floured work surface. Knead just until dough comes together.

Step 3

Divide dough in half. Press each half into 9-inch-diameter tart pan with removable bottom.

Step 4

Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) until deep golden brown about 25 minutes. Transfer to a rack and let cool for 2 minutes then remove sides of pan. Cut each shortbread round into 24 wedges. Cool completely.

Step 5

Mix 2 tablespoons hot water and remaining 1 teaspoon espresso powder in small saucepan. Add chocolate. Stir over medium-low heat until chocolate is smooth. Remove from heat. Cool slightly. Drizzle chocolate mixture over cookies. Let stand until chocolate sets.

Nutritional Information

Italian Chocolate Hazelnut Cookies Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:24

Calories: 180.5

% Daily Value *

Protein: 1.9g 4%

Carbohydrates: 19.9g 6%

Dietary Fiber: 0.8g 3%

Sugars: 10.3g

Fat: 10.8g 17%

Saturated Fat: 5.5g 27%

Cholesterol: 20.3mg 7%

Vitamin A Iu: 237.1IU 5%

Niacin Equivalents: 1.1mg 8%

Vitamin C: 0.2mg

Folate: 23.7mcg 6%

Calcium: 16mg 2%

Iron: 0.9mg 5%

Magnesium: 9.9mg 4%

Potassium: 56.4mg 2%

Sodium: 76.7mg 3%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 11%

Calories From Fat: 97.2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.