Hazelnut Cream Cookie Recipe

Ingredients

For the Cookie Dough

• 1 cup butter, at room temperature
• ½ cup powdered sugar
• ½ cup hazelnut spread
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• ¼ teaspoon salt

For the Filling

• ½ cup hazelnut spread
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar

For the Topping

• 2 tablespoons crushed hazelnuts (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
2. In a mixing bowl, beat the butter and powdered sugar together until light and creamy.
3. Add the hazelnut spread and mix until well combined.
4. Add the flour and salt, then gently mix until the dough comes together. Be careful not to overwork the dough.
5. Refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes.
6. Once chilled, take walnut-sized portions of the dough and roll them into balls. Arrange them on the prepared baking tray, leaving some space between each one. Gently flatten each ball to form a cookie shape.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 12–15 minutes, or until lightly golden.
8. Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool completely.
9. To prepare the filling, thoroughly mix the hazelnut spread and powdered sugar in a bowl.
10. Spread the prepared hazelnut filling on the underside of half of the cooled cookies. Place the remaining cookies on top and press gently to form sandwich cookies.
11. If desired, garnish with crushed hazelnuts.
12. Serve and enjoy! Store the hazelnut cream cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh.

This recipe combines the irresistible flavor of hazelnut spread with delicate cookies to create a truly delicious treat. Enjoy!