hazelnut espresso fingers in chocolate

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Cassie *
Somewhere, PA

These cookies are delicious..one of my favorite nuts are hazelnuts...and I am a coffeeholic..so these are a great combination for me...plus they are cookies...LOL, who don't like cookies?..YUMMY!!! Taste of Home recipe

(1 rating)
yield 5 doz
prep time 15 Min
cook time 10 Min

Ingredients For hazelnut espresso fingers in chocolate

  • 1 1/2 c
    hazelnuts, toasted
  • 1 c
    butter, softened
  • 2/3 c
    sugar
  • 1 Tbsp
    instant espresso powder
  • 2 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • 2 c
    all purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 3/4 c
    milk chocolate chips
  • 3/4 c
    semisweet chocolate chips
  • 2 tsp
    shortening

How To Make hazelnut espresso fingers in chocolate

  • 1
    Place hazelnuts in a food processor, cover and process until ground. Set aside. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in espresso powder and vanilla. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.
  • 2
    Shape scant tablespoonfuls of dough into 2 in. logs. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake for 9 - 11 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks, cool completely.
  • 3
    In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip each cookie halfway, allowing excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set. Store in airtight container.

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