Taking inspiration from my favourite chocolates, Ferrero Rocher, these cookies are a wonderful combination of ground hazelnuts and dark chocolate. Using slightly bitter hazelnut flour in these cookies balances out the rich sweet dark chocolate. Using brown sugar makes the cookies slightly fudgy and provides those chewy edges.
If you like a dense chocolate cookies, then store them in the fridge. Otherwise they will keep at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Some notes about hazelnut flour:
Hazelnut flour can be quite expensive, so I keep a look out for it when it’s on offer. It can go rancid quicker than other flours, so store it in the fridge to make it last longer.
Can I use almond flour instead of hazelnut flour?
Yes, you can. The cookies will taste slightly sweeter, as the hazelnut flour is slightly more bitter than almond flour. Other than that, go right ahead!
Can I freeze these Flourless Hazelnut Cookies?
Yes, you can freeze these cookies. lay greaseproof paper in between each layer of cookie and freeze for up to one month.
For another delicious recipe using hazelnut flour, check out this Chocolate, Hazelnut & Pear Tart from the lovely Marcellina at Marcellina In Cucina
Why not try…
If you are looking for other simple baking ideas, why not have a look at these:
Flourless Hazelnut Cookies with Chocolate
Author: Robyn
Ingredients
- 1 egg
- 50g (¼c) Soft brown sugar Not tightly packed cup
- 100g (1c) Hazelnut flour
- 25 g dark chocolate finely grated
- pinch salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 175 ˚C (fan) | 155˚C | 340 ˚F
- Line a baking sheet with baking paper.
- Whisk egg with brown sugar until light and doubled in volume. Stir in the hazelnut flour, grated chocolate and salt.
- Place dessertspoonfuls of the mixture on the baking sheet and bake for 10 mins, until just turning golden.
- Leave on the tin for 5 minutes before moving to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Store in airtight container for up to 5 days. If you store in the fridge it makes them slightly chewier.Can freeze.
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Sarah says
These look so tasty. Can I make my own hazelnut flour from whole hazelnuts?
Robyn says
Thanks Sarah! Yes you can – pulse in a blender for around 10 seconds until you have a fine powder – be careful not to blend too much or you will end up with hazelnut butter through!
Sally says
Hazelnut and chocolate anything is my favourite and these look like no exception. Love how simple these are to make! Will have to keep an eye out for hazelnut flour next time it’s on sale!
Robyn says
It is a wonderful combination, yes buying it on sale is the way to go – hope you find some soon Sally!
Sylvie says
I love love love hazelnuts – we really dont use them enough! Those cookies look absolutely delicious, and its a great plus that they are flourless!
Robyn says
I know! They can be expensive, but have such a lovely taste – especially when combined with chocolate 🙂
Alex says
I am a huge fan of flourless cookies – I adore the texture! These sound so good – I will be trying them asap!
Robyn says
Thanks Alex! I know you make amazing flourless cookies, I hope you enjoy these!