HAZELNUT-ESPRESSO SANDWICH COOKIES

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From the pages of Taste of Home, submitted by Cindy Beberman, these are a wonderfully crisp little cookie with a rich filling sure to please if you're a coffee/hazelnut/chocolate lover! I easily halved the batch and got 30 cookies! To save time, I made the filling before the cookies because it does take awhile to set up and saves time in the long run! *I've made these again since first posting and used Land O Lakes fat free half and half in place of the whipping cream to cut some of the fat/calories/cholesterol a bit and it works just as well without compromising the taste!

Provided by Breezytoo

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h40m

Yield 3 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup butter, softened
1 1/4 cups sugar
1 egg
1 egg yolk
4 teaspoons instant espresso granules
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup finely ground hazelnuts
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 1/4 cups milk chocolate chips
1 3/4 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips, divided

Steps:

  • In large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in the egg, yolk, espresso granules and vanilla.
  • Combine flour, salt and baking powder; gradually add to creamed mixture mixing well. Stir in hazelnuts.
  • Divide dough into thirds; flatten each portion into a circle. Wrap each in plastic wrap; refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle.
  • On a lightly floured surface, roll out one portion of dough to 1/8 inch thickness. Cut with a floured 1 1/2 inch cookie cutter; place 1/2 inch apart on ungreased baking sheet. Repeat with remaining dough.
  • Bake at 375* for 6-8 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.
  • FOR FILLING: in small saucepan, bring cream to boil. Remove from heat; stir in milk chocolate chips and 3/4 cup semi sweet chocolate chips until melted. Transfer to a bowl and refrigerate for 1 1/2 hours or until filling reaches spreading consistency, stirring occasionally.
  • Spread filling over the bottom of half of the cookies; top with remaining cookies. Melt remaining semisweet chocolate chips; drizzle over cookies.
  • Let stand until set. Store in an airtight container in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2382.5, Fat 155, SaturatedFat 79.4, Cholesterol 407.5, Sodium 962.3, Carbohydrate 242.3, Fiber 13.4, Sugar 145.6, Protein 27.7

Syed Waseem
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These cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.


Lianne Martinez
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I love the combination of hazelnut and espresso in these cookies. They're the perfect treat for a coffee break.


Kavuma Ashiraf
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These cookies were easy to make and they turned out great! I'll definitely be making them again.


Zakirullah Kohistani
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I'm not a big fan of espresso, but I still enjoyed these cookies. The hazelnut flavor was really good.


Jakir Vum
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These cookies were delicious! I loved the hazelnut flavor and the espresso filling was a great touch.


Vicki Dillon
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These cookies were a bit too dry for my taste, but they still had a good flavor.


YoGirl_E.G.G
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I love these cookies! They're the perfect combination of crunchy and chewy, and the espresso filling is delicious.


OYERANMI JOHN TEMITAYO
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These cookies were easy to make and turned out great! I'll definitely be making them again.


Chenjekwa Braster
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I made these cookies for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Brian Reed
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These cookies were amazing! I loved the combination of flavors and textures. The espresso filling was the perfect complement to the sweet cookie dough.


moskan singa
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These cookies were a little too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.


Keaton
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These cookies were really easy to make, and they turned out beautifully. I love the way the espresso filling seeps into the cookie dough, creating a delicious, moist center. I'll definitely be making these again.


desalegn Belete
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I love the combination of chocolate and hazelnuts in these cookies. They're so rich and decadent, and the espresso filling is a great touch. I'll definitely be making these again for my next party.


Kazibwe Tonny
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These cookies were a hit with my family! They're the perfect balance of sweet and nutty, and the espresso filling adds a delicious depth of flavor. I'll definitely be making these again.