Hazelnut and White Chocolate Chip Cookies
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Recipe type: Cookies
Serves: about 30 medium size cookies
 
Ingredients
  • 1 cup + 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 large eggs
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup whole hazelnuts (can be replaced with walnuts or pecans)
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 375F.
  2. On a baking sheet spread the hazelnuts and bake for 10-12 minutes until the nuts are slightly golden and aromatic. Let it cool slightly for 8 to 10 minutes. Chop the nuts coarsely and set aside.
  3. In a medium bowl sift together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt.
  4. In a large bowl, cream the butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar and vanilla extract until light and fluffy.
  5. Add the egg and beat for about 20-30 seconds or until well incorporated.
  6. Gradually beat in flour mixture. Gently stir in white choco chips and roasted hazelnuts.
  7. Wrap the dough with cling wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours.
  8. Drop by rounded tablespoon onto ungreased baking sheets and bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown.
  9. Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely.
Recipe by Baker Street at https://bakerstreet.tv/2012/09/hazelnut-and-white-chocolate-chip-cookies/