Description
Peanut butter hazelnut swirl cookies deliver a luxurious dance of nutty flavors and silky textures. Sweet meets sophisticated in these irresistible treats that blend classic comfort with gourmet charm, inviting you to savor each delightful, indulgent bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookies:
- 1 cup (240 ml) smooth peanut butter
- ½ cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, room temperature
- ½ cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (110 grams) packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups (180 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup (150 grams) hazelnut spread
- ½ cup (60 grams) roasted hazelnuts, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and equipment for a smooth baking experience.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, blend peanut butter, softened butter, and both sugars until achieving a creamy, uniform consistency.
- Incorporate egg and vanilla extract, mixing thoroughly to create a homogeneous mixture.
- Separately, sift together flour, baking soda, and salt to eliminate potential lumps.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined to prevent overmixing.
- Distribute dollops of hazelnut spread across the cookie dough’s surface, creating an artistic pattern.
- Sprinkle roasted hazelnuts evenly over the dough for added texture and crunch.
- Using a knife, gently swirl the hazelnut spread and nuts into the dough, creating marbled streaks throughout.
- Wrap the dough securely and refrigerate for minimum 60 minutes to enhance flavor development and improve cookie structure.
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Portion dough into rounded tablespoon-sized balls, positioning them with ample spacing on prepared sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges turn golden while maintaining a soft center.
- Remove from oven and let cookies rest on baking sheet for 5 minutes to stabilize.
- Transfer cookies to wire rack, allowing complete cooling and final texture development.
Notes
- Swirling hazelnut spread through cookie dough creates a mesmerizing marbled effect that transforms ordinary peanut butter cookies into a gourmet treat.
- Chilling the dough helps prevent spreading, ensuring perfectly shaped cookies with crisp edges and soft, chewy centers.
- Roasted hazelnuts add a delightful crunch and nutty depth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg