Irresistible Chocolate Hazelnut Cookies

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Preparation info
  • Makes

    36

    cookies
    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
The Bacon, Butter, Bourbon and Chocolate Cookbook: Chef Bruno's Favourite Ingredients

By Bruno Feldeisen

Published 2024

  • About

Joachim Splichal, the chef behind renowned Los Angeles restaurant Patina, gave me this recipe on my first day on the job there as Pastry Chef. “They are irresistible,” were his words. And indeed, these cookies are irresistible and delicious.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (250 mL) softened unsalted butter
  • 1 cup (250

Method

In an electric mixing bowl with the paddle attachment, cream together the butter and sugar on low speed. Use a rubber spatula to scrape down the sides of the bowl. Continue mixing on low speed, then add the yolks one at a time until fully incorporated.

Place a double boiler over medium heat. Add the bittersweet chocolate to the bowl, and allow it to melt slowly.

Add the melted c