Description
Indulge in the delightful world of Nutella Linzer cookies—a perfect blend of rich chocolate and buttery pastry. These eye-catching treats, featuring a gooey Nutella center encased in delicate, crumbly cookie shells, are sure to impress at any gathering. Easy to make and irresistible to taste, they’re an ideal dessert for both special occasions and everyday enjoyment. Gather your loved ones around the table, and watch as they savor every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup Nutella
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for dusting)
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup ground hazelnuts
Instructions
- In a bowl, beat butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (3-5 minutes). Add egg yolk and vanilla; mix until combined.
- Gradually sift in flour and ground hazelnuts on low speed until just mixed.
- Form dough into two disks, wrap in plastic, and chill for at least one hour.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out one disk to about 1/4 inch thick. Cut shapes with cookie cutters, ensuring to cut out centers for the peek-a-boo effect.
- Place on parchment-lined baking sheets and bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden.
- Once cooled, spread Nutella on one cookie half and top with another. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg