Chocolate Hazelnut Linzer Delights
Chocolate Hazelnut Linzer Delights are a delectable dessert that will satisfy your sweet tooth. This recipe is perfect for those who love the combination of chocolate and hazelnut. These delights are a type of cookie that is filled with a rich chocolate hazelnut spread and topped with a dusting of powdered sugar.
Ingredients (makes 12 servings):
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup ground hazelnuts
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate hazelnut spread
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Cooking Tips:
- Make sure to use softened butter for easier mixing.
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before rolling it out.
- Use a cookie cutter to cut out the dough into desired shapes.
- Don't overfill the cookies with the chocolate hazelnut spread to prevent it from oozing out.
Cooking Process:
1. In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Add in the egg yolk and vanilla extract, and mix until well combined.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, ground hazelnuts, and salt.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until a dough forms.
5. Flatten the dough into a disk, wrap it in plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
6. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
7. Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness.
8. Cut out the dough into desired shapes using a cookie cutter.
9. Place the cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
10. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
11. Let the cookies cool completely on a wire rack.
12. Spread a thin layer of chocolate hazelnut spread on the bottom of half of the cookies.
13. Top with the remaining cookies to create a sandwich.
14. Dust the tops of the cookies with powdered sugar.
Appearance and Taste:
Chocolate Hazelnut Linzer Delights are a beautiful and elegant dessert that will impress your guests. The cookies have a delicate and crumbly texture, while the chocolate hazelnut spread adds a rich and decadent flavor. The dusting of powdered sugar on top gives the cookies a beautiful finishing touch. These delights are perfect for any occasion and will leave your taste buds wanting more.
Type of Dish:
Cookie Sandwich
Main Ingredients:
- Flour
- Hazelnuts
- Chocolate Hazelnut Spread
