Dark Chocolate Chip + Hazelnut Cookies
Looking for a fun twist on the classic chocolate cookie? Grab some hazelnuts and dark chocolate chips for a batch of these Dark Chocolate Chip + Hazelnut Cookies!
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 344kcal
Ingredients
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¼ cup vegetable shortening
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 5 Tbsp approximately ½ of a 3.4 ounce package chocolate instant pudding mix
- 1 cup + 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
- ½ Tbsp baking soda
- 1 Tbsp cornstarch
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1⅓ cups dark chocolate chips
- ¾ cup hazelnuts toasted and coarsely chopped (see note)
Instructions
- Using a countertop mixer with the paddle attachment, cream together the butter and shortening on medium speed for 2 minutes.
- Add sugar and mix on medium speed for 1 minute, or until well combined.
- Add egg and pudding mix, and mix on low speed until fully absorbed.
- In a small bowl, mix together the flour, baking soda, cornstarch, and salt. Add half of this dry mixture to the mixing bowl and mix on low speed until well combined. Add the remaining dry mixture and mix until combined.
- Add the chocolate chips and hazelnuts and mix on low speed until combined.
- Shape the dough into 2” balls and place on a parchment-lined baking pan. Gently press each cookie with your hand until it flattens out slightly.
- Bake at 375° for 12-13 minutes or until the edges of the cookies turn light brown in color.
Notes
See post for tips on how to easily toast hazelnuts.
Nutrition
Calories: 344kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 334mg | Potassium: 210mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 141IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 75mg | Iron: 1mg
