Description
These Chocolate Hazelnut Crunch Cookies are the ultimate treat for cookie lovers. With rich cocoa flavor, roasted hazelnuts, and crispy rice cereal, they offer the perfect chewy-crunchy bite. Great for dessert, gifting, or snacking!
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter
1 cup brown sugar
0.5 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
1.75 cups all-purpose flour
0.5 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
0.5 teaspoon salt
1 cup roasted hazelnuts, chopped
1 cup crispy rice cereal
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add the egg and vanilla extract to the bowl and beat until well combined.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
6. Fold in the chopped roasted hazelnuts and crispy rice cereal gently to keep the crunch.
7. Scoop dough by tablespoons onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
8. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until edges are set but centers look slightly soft.
9. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
For an extra indulgence, sandwich with Nutella.
Use Dutch-process cocoa for deeper chocolate flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg