Healthy Facts:
- Peanut butter is a great source of vitamin E, niacin, folate, protein, manganese and healthy fats
- Oleic acid in peanuts is a healthy fat that’s rich in antioxidants
- Hazelnuts boost mood and reduce the risk of heart disease and urinary tract infections
15 Min Cook Time |20 Min Prep Time | Serves 24 |117 Calories per Serving
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup granulated white sugar
- 1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
- 1 cup crunchy peanut butter
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup chocolate-hazelnut spread
What You Need
- Parchment paper
- Cookie sheet
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- Cookie sheet
- Large bowl
- Spoon or spatula
How To Make It
- Move oven rack to the middle of the oven and preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine sugars, peanut butter, vanilla extract and egg and stir until fully combined.
- Form 24 balls that are 1-inch in diameter and set them on a prepared baking sheet, spacing them evenly.
- Bake for 15 minutes or until they are lightly browned and crisp on the edges.
- Remove the cookies from the oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes.
- Use a thumb or the back of a spoon to press into the middle of each cookie about 1/4-inch deep, to create an indent.
- Spoon 1/2 teaspoon of chocolate-hazelnut spread into each cookie indent. Refrigerate for 10 to 15 minutes or until the chocolate-hazelnut filling is no longer runny.
