How to Make Italian Hazelnut Cookies with Nutella® hazelnut spread - A Step-by-Step Guide

Italy is known for its delicious and diverse cuisine, and one of the most beloved ingredients in Italian desserts is hazelnuts. These small, flavorful nuts are often featured in traditional Italian cookies, adding a rich, nutty taste and a delightful crunch. One popular way to enjoy the flavor of hazelnuts in Italy is through Nutella® hazelnut spread, a creamy, sweet spread that combines hazelnuts with cocoa for a truly decadent flavor.

Today, we're excited to share a recipe for Itali...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups ground hazelnuts
  • 1 ⅔ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
  • ¾ cup butter, softened
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 1 pinch salt
  • ½ cup Nutella® hazelnut spread

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 18 mins
  • Additional Time: 3 hrs 27 mins
  • Total Time: 4 hrs
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 24 cookies

  • In a large bowl, mix together hazelnuts, flour and sugar. Mix in butter, egg yolk and salt until combined. Form into ball; wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 3 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. Roll dough into 48 small balls, about 2 tsp each. Arrange balls, about 2 inches apart, on parchment paper-lined baking sheets.
  • Bake, in batches, for about 18 minutes or until just set and lightly golden brown. Let cool completely on cooling rack.
  • Spread or pipe 1 tsp Nutella® hazelnut spread over the bottoms of half of the cookies. Sandwich with remaining cookies.
  • Nutrition

    220 cal.

    • Total Fat: 15g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 32mg
    • Sodium: 51mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 20g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 11g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 18mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 89mg