CHOCOLATE-HAZELNUT CRINKLE COOKIES

Chocolate-Hazelnut Crinkle Cookies image

Santa won't leave a crumb on the plate when you set out these rich and tender confections. The hazelnut flavor really shines through.-Mary Ann Dell, Phoenixville, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield about 7-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2/3 cup hazelnuts
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
2 eggs
6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, melted
1/4 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons baking cocoa
2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup confectioners' sugar

Steps:

In a food processor, process hazelnuts and sugar until ground; set aside., In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, chocolate, milk and vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in the reserved hazelnut mixture. Refrigerate for 2 hours or until firm., Shape into 1-in. balls. Roll in confectioners' sugar. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. , Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until surface cracks. Remove to wire racks. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 59 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 37mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.