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Hazelnut Chocolate Chip Cookies with Espresso Ripple

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A delicious blend of crunchy hazelnuts, melty chocolate chips, and a smooth espresso ripple. It’s everything.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings 12 cookies
Calories 210 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies:

  • Unsalted butter softened: ½ cup
  • Brown sugar packed: ¾ cup
  • Granulated sugar: ¼ cup
  • Ground cinnamon: ½ teaspoon
  • Baking soda: 1 teaspoon
  • Salt: ¼ teaspoon
  • All-purpose flour: 1 ½ cups
  • Large egg: 1
  • Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
  • Semi-sweet chocolate chips: 1 cup
  • Hazelnuts chopped: ½ cup

For the Espresso Ripple:

  • Instant espresso powder: 2 teaspoons
  • Heavy cream: 3 tablespoons
  • Powdered sugar: 2 tablespoons

Instructions
 

  • Step 1: Preheat the Oven and Prepare the Baking Sheet
  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients for Cookies
  • In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  • Step 3: Cream Butter and Sugars
  • Beat butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy.
  • Step 4: Add Wet Ingredients
  • Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
  • Step 5: Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Mix until just combined.
  • Step 6: Stir in Chocolate Chips and Hazelnuts
  • Fold in chocolate chips and chopped hazelnuts.
  • Step 7: Shape the Dough
  • Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  • Step 8: Bake
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until golden around the edges. Let cool.
  • Step 9: Prepare the Espresso Ripple
  • In a saucepan, dissolve espresso powder in heavy cream over low heat. Stir in powdered sugar.
  • Step 10: Drizzle and Serve
  • Drizzle the espresso mixture over the cooled cookies.

Notes

Nutritional Values (Per Serving):

  • Calories: 210
  • Total Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Carbohydrates: 29g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 3g

Key Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving):

  • Iron: 6% DV
  • Calcium: 3% DV
  • Vitamin A: 4% DV
  • Magnesium: 5% DV
  • Potassium: 150 mg

Additional Notes/Tips to Enhance the Flavor for the Recipe

  • Extra Nuts: Feel free to add more hazelnuts for an added crunch.
  • Dark Chocolate: Use dark chocolate chips for a richer flavor that pairs perfectly with the espresso.
  • Chill the Dough: Let the dough chill for 30 minutes for a thicker, chewier texture.
  • Make it Stronger: Increase the espresso for a more pronounced coffee flavor.