Ingredients
1 1/4 cup butter or margarine - softened
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 1/4 cup brown sugar
1 1/4 cup white sugar
2 large eggs
2 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup whole wheat flour
1 cup cocoa
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
2 1/2 cup roasted & chopped hazelnuts (oregon, hazelnuts)
Directions
In a mixing bowl, cream butter, oil and sugars until light and fluffy,
about 2 minutes. Beat in eggs and vanilla. In separate bowl, combine
flours, cocoa, baking soda and salt. Gradually blend into creamed
mixture. Stir in hazelnuts. Drop by tablespoons onto ungreased baking
sheet. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 8 to 9 minutes (Do not overbake;
cookies will be soft.) Cool slightly before removing from sheet.
* COOKFDN brings you this recipe with permission from: * Oregon
Hazelnut Industry and The Hazelnut Marketing Board
Servings: 48 cookies
Chocolate Hazelnut Cookies Recipe brought to you by Recipe Ideas
Categories: Chocolate; Cookie; Dessert
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We hope you enjoy this Chocolate Hazelnut Cookies recipe.
