WHITE CHOCOLATE CHIP HAZELNUT COOKIES

White Chocolate Chip Hazelnut Cookies image

Provided by Marz7215

Categories Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 48 cookies, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/4 cups toasted hazelnuts, divided
9 tablespoons butter, softened, divided
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup white chocolate chips

Steps:

Coarsely chop 1/2 cup hazelnuts; set aside. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter. In a food processor , combine melted butter and remaining hazelnuts. Cover and process until the mixture forms a crumbly paste; set aside.
In a mixing bowl, cream the remaining butter. Beat the sugars, add the egg and vanilla; beat until light and fluffy.
Beat in ground hazelnut mixture until blended. Add flour, baking soda and salt until combined. Stir in chips and chopped reserved nuts.
Drop by rounded tablespoon 2-inches apart onto parchment paper. Bake 350° for 10-12 minutes. Transfer to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1115.5, Fat 66.9, SaturatedFat 27, Cholesterol 127.5, Sodium 699.5, Carbohydrate 120, Fiber 5.4, Sugar 78.8, Protein 15.5