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chocolate chestnut or hazelnut cresent cookies

(1 rating)
chefed60 avatar
Recipe by
Eddie Szczerba
@chefed60
Ossining, NY

Another favorite at our house during the holidays!

(1 rating)
yield 30 if you only have one!
prep time 30 Min
cook time 20 Min

Ingredients For chocolate chestnut or hazelnut cresent cookies

  • 1 c
    roasted chestnuts( can be found in a jar at the grocery store) or 1 cup of hazelnuts
  • 1/2 c
    sugar
  • 1 pinch
    kosher salt
  • 2 Tbsp
    dark rum
  • 2 Tbsp
    cocoa powder
  • 1/4 tsp
    cinnamon, ground
  • 1/4 tsp
    clove, ground
  • 1/4 tsp
    freshly grated nutmeg
  • 2 pkg
    ready made pie crusts
  • 1 lg
    egg beaten
  • 1
    confectioners' sugar

How To Make chocolate chestnut or hazelnut cresent cookies

  • 1
    Using your food proscessor blend together the nuts,sugar,rum,coco,and spices until it is just smooth,then pulse in the chocolate chips.Scrape down any big pieces into the mix and pulse until incorporated. Line your cookie sheet pan with parchment paper. Preheat your oven to 425 degrees.
  • 2
    Using a three inch round cookie cutter or a glass,cut the room temperature pie crusts into 30 rounds. Brush each round with the egg,and then fill each with one teaspoon of the filling. Fold over to make a crescent and pinch them closed with your fingers or use the tines of a fork if you wish.
  • 3
    Arrange the cookies two inches apart and bake for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool for 20 minutes,dust with confectioners sugar and enjoy!!! :)
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