Gingerbread Hazelnut Crunchies
Gingerbread Hazelnut Crunchies - A Delicious Holiday Treat
Looking for a festive and delicious treat to serve during the holidays? Look no further than these Gingerbread Hazelnut Crunchies! This recipe is perfect for those who love the warm, spicy flavors of gingerbread, combined with the rich, nutty taste of hazelnuts.
Ingredients (per serving):
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup chopped hazelnuts
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp salt
Cooking Tips:
- Make sure your butter is softened before starting the recipe. This will make it easier to mix with the other ingredients.
- Use a food processor to chop the hazelnuts, or chop them by hand with a sharp knife.
- If you don't have ground ginger, cinnamon, or nutmeg, you can use whole spices and grind them yourself using a spice grinder or mortar and pestle.
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
3. Add the softened butter to the bowl and mix until the ingredients are well combined.
4. Stir in the chopped hazelnuts.
5. Roll the dough into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
6. Place the balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving about 2 inches between each ball.
7. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are golden brown.
8. Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Appearance and Taste:
These Gingerbread Hazelnut Crunchies are a beautiful golden brown color, with bits of chopped hazelnuts visible throughout. They have a crispy, crunchy texture on the outside, with a soft and chewy center. The warm, spicy flavors of gingerbread are complemented perfectly by the rich, nutty taste of the hazelnuts. These cookies are sure to be a hit with anyone who loves holiday treats!
Type of Dish: Holiday Cookies
Main Ingredients: Flour, Brown Sugar, Hazelnuts
