Walnut Cookies with Caramel and Hazelnut Filling
Walnut Cookies with Caramel and Hazelnut Filling bring all the cozy holiday vibes in one bite. The buttery walnut-shaped shells, the creamy caramel, and the crunchy roasted hazelnuts come together in a treat that feels straight out of Christmas memories. They’re beautiful on a dessert table, lovely as a homemade gift, and perfect with a hot coffee on a winter day. These little cookies are an easy way to add a touch of magic to your holiday baking.
Ingredients
For the Dough:
- 450 g flour
- 200 g butter (softened)
- 2 eggs
- Zest of one orange
- 150 g sugar
- Pinch of salt
- 1 packet vanilla sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
For the Caramel Sauce:
- 200 g sugar
- 80 g butter
- 120 ml cream
- Pinch of salt
For the Filling:
- Whole hazelnuts, toasted and peeled (one per cookie)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: Mix the ingredients into a smooth dough that holds together without sticking.
- Toast the Hazelnuts: Gently roast hazelnuts in a dry pan to bring out their flavor, then rub off their skins.
- Shape the Shells: Use a preheated walnut mold to cook the dough into golden, crisp walnut shells.
- Make the Caramel: Melt sugar to a golden caramel, then add butter and cream for a luscious filling.
- Assemble the Cookies: Fill each shell with caramel, add a roasted hazelnut, and press two halves together.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 167kcalCarbohydrates: 20.3gProtein: 2gFat: 8.8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.49gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.83gTrans Fat: 0.27gCholesterol: 31.7mgSodium: 6mgPotassium: 32mgFiber: 0.47gSugar: 10.46gVitamin A: 229IUCalcium: 9mgIron: 0.27mg
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