OREGON'S HAZELNUT CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE

Oregon's Hazelnut Chocolate Chip Cookie image

Oregon has an abundance of nuts, and these nutty cookies are popular with the ladies at my craft club. Growing up during the Depression, my mother taught us to use what was available and said, "It doesn't have to be expensive to be good." She was right! -Selmer Looney, Eugene, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
3/4 cup chopped hazelnuts

Steps:

**Shopper please buy x4 except for hazelnuts. Nuts will be omitted from the test**, In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars on medium speed for 3 minutes. Add 1 egg at a time, beating well after each addition. Add vanilla. Combine flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to batter. Fold in chocolate chips and nuts. , Drop by heaping tablespoonfuls 3 in. apart onto lightly greased baking sheets. Flatten lightly with a fork. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until light brown. Remove to a wire rack to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 299 calories, Fat 17g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 51mg cholesterol, Sodium 251mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.