Description
Chewy-centered cookies with crisp edges, pockets of melted dark chocolate, and toasted hazelnut crunch. Perfect for snacking, gifting, or pairing with coffee.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups dark chocolate chunks
- 1 cup toasted hazelnuts, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Dry Mix: In a bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
- Cream: In a separate large bowl, cream 1 cup softened unsalted butter with 3/4 cup packed brown sugar and 1/2 cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in 2 large eggs one at a time, then stir in 2 teaspoons vanilla extract.
- Combine: Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined, taking care not to overmix.
- Fold: Fold in 1 1/2 cups dark chocolate chunks and 1 cup chopped toasted hazelnuts. Chill the dough for 30 minutes to firm up.
- Scoop and Bake: Use a cookie scoop to portion dough onto prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each. Bake 10 to 12 minutes until edges are golden and centers remain soft.
- Cool and Finish: Let cookies cool on the sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack. Optionally sprinkle a pinch of sea salt on top while still warm. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Toast hazelnuts before chopping to intensify their flavor.
- Chill dough to prevent excessive spreading and to concentrate flavors.
- Freeze scooped dough for later baking, add 1 to 2 minutes to baking time when baking from frozen.
- Store baked cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 95 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg