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Nutella Thumbprint Cookies

Prep Time

20 min

Servings

24

Cook Time

12 min

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Nutella Thumbprint Cookies

Hazelnut shortbread cookies with a pool of Nutella in the center.

1Ingredients

Adjust Servings
24
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup hazelnuts, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup Nutella

2Instructions

  1. 1

    Cream butter and sugar.

  2. 2

    Beat in yolk and vanilla.

  3. 3

    Mix in flour and salt.

  4. 4

    Roll into balls; roll in chopped hazelnuts.

  5. 5

    Press thumbprint in center.

  6. 6

    Bake at 350F for 10-12 minutes.

  7. 7

    Fill warm cookies with Nutella.

Baker's Tips

  • Re-press the thumbprints if they puff up
  • Warm Nutella slightly for easier piping