Chocolate Hazelnut Crunch Cookies (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ For the Cookies

01 - 1 ½ cups (190g) hazelnuts, toasted and roughly chopped
02 - 1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour
03 - 2 tablespoons (15g) cocoa powder
04 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
05 - ¼ teaspoon salt
06 - ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
07 - ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
08 - ½ cup (100g) brown sugar, packed
09 - 1 large egg
10 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ For the Chocolate Coating

11 - 8 oz (225g) semi-sweet or dark chocolate, chopped
12 - 1 tablespoon coconut oil or shortening (optional, for smoother coating)
13 - ½ cup (60g) roasted hazelnuts, finely chopped (for topping)

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread the hazelnuts on a baking sheet and toast in the oven for 10–12 minutes, stirring halfway through. Once toasted, allow them to cool, then roughly chop. Set aside ½ cup of chopped hazelnuts for topping.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. In a large bowl, cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Add the egg and vanilla extract and mix until smooth. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until fully combined. Fold in the toasted hazelnuts.
03 - Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough, roll into balls, and gently flatten with the palm of your hand to form discs. Bake in the preheated oven for 10–12 minutes or until the edges are set. Let the cookies cool completely on a wire rack.
04 - In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chopped chocolate and coconut oil (if using) in 30-second intervals, stirring between each until smooth. Dip each cooled cookie into the melted chocolate, fully coating it. Place the dipped cookie on a wire rack or parchment paper. While the chocolate is still wet, sprinkle with the reserved chopped hazelnuts. Allow the chocolate to set completely at room temperature or refrigerate to speed up the process.

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