Double Dark Chocolate Hazelnut Cookies

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 egg
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup baking cocoa
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup chopped hazelnuts
• 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Directions

1. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla and egg.
2. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.
3. Stir in hazelnuts and chocolate chips.
4. Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets.
5. Bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes or until set. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks.

Interesting Facts

• Hazelnuts, also called filberts, are a type of nut native to Europe and Asia.
• Hazelnuts are a good source of protein, dietary fiber, vitamin E, and several B vitamins.
• Dark chocolate is made from cocoa beans that have been fermented, roasted and processed into cocoa solids.