I don't know about you, but I've reached that time of the year when I've had just about enough of winter. It's nice to have the change of seasons in New England, but I desperately long to kick off my woolly boots, pack up the long underwear and say goodbye to slush and snow.
I know, we still have a long way to go before the daffodils peep out from the ground. I can tell because I'm still craving rich and buttery hibernation foods. Fortunately, this cookie is extremely easy to prepare and gives you just a taste of nuttiness without being too heavy.
Cocoa Hazelnut Sandwich Cookies
Cookie
80 g. creamed butter
1 tsp. tsp. vanilla
55 g. powdered sugar
1 egg
160 g. all purpose flour
1 tbs. cocoa powder
1/2 cup extra cocoa powder, sifted and set aside
Filling
115 g. melted dark chocolate
50 g. butter
110 g. Nutella or other hazelnut spread
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Whip together the butter, vanilla, powdered sugar and egg. Incorporate the flour and 1 tbs. cocoa powder and mix until combined. Form into disk, wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate about 20 minutes.
In the meantime, make the filling. Whip the melted chocolate with the butter until cool. Add the Nutella and whip until smooth.
Roll out dough (use cocoa powder instead of flour to prevent sticking) into desired thickness. Cut into circles with a cookie cutter.
Bake 8-11 minutes. Let cool completely. Spread one cookie with filling, top with another cookie to make a cookie sandwich. Coat with sifted powdered sugar.
Now that you have a tasty cookie in mind, I'm thrilled to announce the giveaway winner. Thanks to everyone who participated.
And the giveaway goes to...Megan Gordon! Be sure to check out her incredibly beautiful blog, A Sweet Spoonful. I'm a huge fan of her work and I know you will be too.
Bon Appetit!
37 comments:
wow - those cookies are just screaming for a tall glass of cold milk ! they look fantastic, rich and chocolatey and mmmm good.
congrats to megan - the lucky sweet winner ! :)
Chocolate and hazelnuts..mmm...mmm.. Gorgeous pics too!
It looks like someone very worthy won the giveaway. Her blog is lovely. Maybe she'll do a chocolate tasting post! I must say, the cookies look very tempting right now!!!
those are gorgeous! never seen such a perfect cookie!
Gorgeous cookies, El. :-) FYI - I paid tribute to your pre-New Year reflections in my blog post today. Thank you so much for what you wrote that day. :-)
These cookies look mighty fine. They also look easy peasy so I'll be making them this weekend!
Congratulations to the winner! What a nice blog she has. Your cookies looks scrumptious! I love the filling! :) I guess my bf would love them, I have to give them a go soon!
when we had 2 feet of seawater in our last rental (about 3 weeks ago) and it had turned to 8 degrees that same night i longed for hot humid summer. oh how i miss thee.
i crave choco year-round; lack of magnesium they say...
lucky lucky winner! i would have loved those chocolates. i'll have one of these cookies instead.
Thanks again, El! I'm over the moon with excitement! These look great...I can't believe you're baking and cooking after literally just moving in. Hope the Craigslist hunt is going well. Don't kill yourself!
those look incredible!!! i never think of making sandwich cookies. you made them seem so much easier to make than i thought. thanks!
I haven't had dinner and your photos are making me {drool}
Such a beautiful post with another wonderful chocolatey recipe. Yum!
This is a beautiful post. I definitely agree about the winter but having one of these cookies would make me enjoy it much more! Thanks again or your incredibly inspiring blog!
Congratulation to Megan, her blog is beautiful. Thanks for sharing her site with us.
Those cookies look so delicious, perfect for chasing away winter's dreariness.
Mimi
Love the cookies. Gorgeous shots too!
Fabulous photos. I love the one at the top with the cocoa powder the most. I wish I won the chocolate!
This looks gorgeous! I'm definitely going to give this a try! The shape reminds me of macaroons.
Fab pictures!!
The filled cookies look georgous & ooh so tasty too!
These look amazing!
In Toronto, we have been quite lucky so far this winter. I think, overall, we had 2 days of slushy sidewalk and no snow storm... which is weird considering that in Virginia they are having a hard time with the snow now.
Congrats to Megan!
Stunning cookies. I just found this site and I'm impressed.
Oh El! I so know what you mean - it's time to move on from winter now - I just can't wait for spring! Those sandwiches look great. Lovely post =) x
These look really delicious. I like all kinds of cookies but I do have a soft spot for hazelnut.
Magda
Let me just say, that I'm firm believer that hazelnuts and chocolate are the most divine combination. I will have to try these.
Tomorrow is a snow day and I can't wait to try the cookies!!!! Your photos are so striking. Gorgeous!
i'm tired of winter too! these cookies look divine - i lovelovelove hazelnuts.
you have absolutely stunning photos. i'm so glad i stumbled onto your blog. can't wait to see more -- and try some of these recipes!
cheers,
*heatehr*
milk and YOUR cookies. yes, please.
chocolate + chocolate + hazelnuts = DELISH!
(definitely trying these!)
i heart this blog. It makes me feel very happy and inspired to do good things in the kitchen.
These chocolate hazelnut cookies look delectable! Congratulations Megan!
These cookies look fabulous and what a delicious combination of flavours - choc/hazelnut- you really can't go wrong. Beautiful clicks!
I love sandwich cookies! They're always doubly as good! And stunning photography!
love the way these look!! great photo's!
Yes, and when will winter end?? I'm ready for spring!
First time here, loving your blog. it's very pretty and immaculate.
Your sandwich cookies have all of my favorite ingredients, choc and hazelnut. Delicious!
I'm always spellbound by your photos. Just fantastic! As if I wasn't already craving chocolate enough, I may have to run out to the all-night grocery store and raid their candy aisle, just for a little sweet nibble.
These look easy enough for me to try - can't wait. I think I'll hide 'em though. My kids wouldn't like them anyway.
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