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Chocolate Hazelnut Crunch Cookies

Chocolate Hazelnut Crunch Cookies with Chewy Joy in Every Bite

These Chocolate Hazelnut Crunch Cookies are a delightful combination of rich chocolate and crunchy hazelnuts, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 26 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar dark brown preferred
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract pure vanilla for best flavor
  • 1 cup chocolate hazelnut spread
For the Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour gluten-free blends can be a substitute
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
For the Mix-Ins
  • 1 cup toasted hazelnuts or walnuts/pecans
  • 1 cup crispy rice cereal or cornflakes/crushed pretzels
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips can substitute with milk or dark chocolate

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Cookie scoop
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Hand Mixer

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Beat until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the egg, vanilla extract, and chocolate hazelnut spread to the mixture and mix until smooth.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
  5. Fold in the toasted hazelnuts, crispy rice cereal, and chocolate chips into the batter.
  6. Drop generous amounts of cookie dough onto the baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake for 9-11 minutes until the edges appear set and the centers remain soft.
  8. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 70mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure butter is softened, not melted. Chilling the dough may help with texture if too soft.

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