Peanut Butter Hazelnut Swirl Cookies are delightfully soft cookies that combine the rich flavors of peanut butter and hazelnut in a beautiful swirl. They’re not overly sweet either. I think they’re a perfect anytime treat, and if you’re not a hazelnut fan, feel free to omit it. They will still be undeniably delicious!
If you’re looking for a nutty & indulgent dessert that’s not overly sweet, you’ve come to the right place. When you make soft and chewy cookies and pair them with a swirl of rich hazelnut spread, you get the perfect treat. The addition of hazelnut just sends them over the top. I’ve really been in the mood for a cozy snack and these dreamy cookies remind me of comfort and indulgence. Not a fan of hazelnut? Don’t worry, they’re still delicious without it.
Kitchen Equipment Needed
- Mixing bowls
- Hand mixer or stand mixer
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Spatula
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Cooling rack
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup hazelnut spread (e.g., Nutella)
Directions
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream the Butter and Sugars:
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy using a hand mixer or stand mixer.
- Add the Peanut Butter and Egg:
- Beat in the peanut butter until well combined. Add the egg and vanilla extract, and mix until smooth.
- Combine the Dry Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Swirl in the Hazelnut Spread:
- Drop small dollops of hazelnut spread into the cookie dough. Gently fold and swirl the hazelnut spread into the dough with a spatula, being careful not to overmix.
- Scoop the Dough:
- Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake the Cookies:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers will look slightly underbaked but will firm up as they cool.
- Cool the Cookies:
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack to cool completely.
- Enjoy:
- Enjoy your Peanut Butter Hazelnut Swirl Cookies, a perfect blend of nutty goodness and rich indulgence.
These Peanut Butter Hazelnut Swirl Cookies are the perfect way to satisfy your sweet tooth with a nutty twist. Enjoy!
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