Intensely flavoured, chewy and deliciously simple Chocolate Hazelnut Amaretti Cookies, plus a giveaway for some of my favourite Rodelle ingredients!
'Tis the season for giving, folks!! Today I give you snow-capped Chocolate Hazelnut Amaretti Cookies and a chance to win some of my favourite baking ingredients from Rodelle, as part of the 2017 Cookies with Rodelle Campaign!!
I should note that I have been a Rodelle Ambassador for about three years, but have used their vanilla beans and cocoa for much longer. So, when I was approached about the ambassador opportunity, it just seemed like a natural fit. They send me quality ingredients that I use in my baking and cooking that I, in turn, share with you all.
I could not think of a better way to showcase Rodelle's gourmet baking cocoa, than these Chocolate Hazelnut Amaretti Cookies. Made with just a handful of ingredients, including nut meal instead of flour, the addition of cocoa makes for a deep chocolatey, chewy cookie experience.
Amaretti cookies are one of my faves around the holidays! For this batch, I subbed out half of the almond meal for hazelnut meal. Of course, you can stick with all almond meal, but the toasted hazelnuts really boosted the chocolatey (or for you fussy types cocoa-y) flavour.
In a recipe with such a short list of ingredients, I like to use the best possible. In addition to the Rodelle cocoa and pure almond extract, I used Marcona almonds and Piedmont hazelnuts like I did here. I prefer to make my own flour/meal, as needed, but both are readily available for purchase.
I can sit here and write you another paragraph on how simply delish these Chocolate Hazelnut Amaretti Cookies are, but why, when you can easily whip up a batch of your own! And to help a little with your holiday baking needs, Rodelle has generously provided a few of my fave ingredients for one lucky I Sugar Coat It reader.
If you are aware of the price of vanilla these days, you will appreciate this little bakers' gift pack, which includes:
Organic Rodelle Gourmet Baking Cocoa|Organic Rodelle Almond Extract|Rodelle Vanilla Bean Paste|Rodelle Whole Vanilla Beans|Organic Rodelle Chocolate Extract
THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED.
Thank you all for entering and sharing your favourite cookies with me!
The winner is Valentina | The Baking Fairy, comment #6!!
Giveaway is open to Canadian (except Quebec) and the United States. Contest closes on December 11th, 2017 11:59PM and is open to residents of legal age in the province, state or territory in which they reside at the time. Winner must answer a skill-testing question. No purchase necessary. Prize pack will be shipped to the winner directly from the sponsor, Rodelle. Winner will be chosen by random using Random.org number generator. See Full Sweepstakes Rules.
Here's How To Enter:
A comment and tweet are required for entry. Leave a comment below telling me your favourite holiday cookie and tweet this giveaway using the click to tweet message below.
For more Rodelle-filled cookie ideas from my fellow ambassadors, visit Cookies With Rodelle!
Ingredients
- 25 grams unsweetened cocoa powder I used Rodelle
- 300 grams icing sugar
- 20 grams cornstarch
- 150 grams finely ground almonds
- 150 grams finely ground hazelnuts
- 3 grams salt
- 135 grams egg whites approximately 4 large eggs, or use liquid egg whites
- 5 grams amaretto or pure almond extract
- AN icing sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350ºF.
- Line two baking trays with silpat or parchment.
- Use a sieve to sift cocoa powder, icing sugar, and cornstarch together into a large bowl.
- Add the ground nuts and salt.
- Stir the amaretto or extract into the egg whites. Add most of the egg white mixture to the dry ingredients, until a thick, firm batter is formed. If the batter is too dry, continue to add the remaining egg whites.
- Dip a small ice cream scoop into the bowl of icing sugar reserved for decorating and then scoop the batter onto the lined baking sheets. This will cover the dough in the sugar to create that snow-capped finish to your cookies. It also helps prevent the batter from sticking to the ice cream scoop!
- Bake for 7-9 minutes.
- Remove and allow to cool completely.
Vickie says
Wow these look delicious! Love amaretto anything.
Hard pressed to pick one favorite...maybe my pecan tassies..vintage recipe from my grandma.
Tweeted as vickievirt
Vickie says
I'm pinning this goodie too.
Thanks
Annamarie V says
My favorite Holiday cookie is Russian tea cakes, I also make a really good sugar cookie with Andes mint in the middle.
Annamarie V says
Also Tweeted @agvoss Thanks
Goreti Pavao says
I don't really have a favorite holiday cookie. My husband, however, does. He begs for Holiday Biscotti every year and sometimes doesn't even wait for the holidays to request it.
Tim says
I am a big fan of oatmeal scotchies. It has more to do with the butterscotch chips than the actual cookie. I would probably like mashed potato scotchies!! My twitter name is @1froglegs that I tweeted with.
olivia @ livforcake says
My favourite holiday cookie -- that's a tough one!! I'm going to have to say it's traditional Polish Gingerbread cookies. I grew up with them and they always give me a warm fuzzy feeling :). These amaretti sound amazing though! I actually don't know if I've ever had amaretti. Adding this recipe to my baking list this year!
Valentina | The Baking Fairy says
These look seriously incredible! Can you believe I’ve never knows chocolate extract was a thing? I think I need to get my hands on some regardless of if I win this or not 🙂
Lauren says
I like gingerbread cookies.
Carolsue says
I tweeted - My Twitter name is @BigBugsyCat but I can't seem to post the link here
My favorite holiday cookies are Snickerdoodles
Deb|EastofEdenCooking says
A perfect cookie for this cookie time of the year. I've only had store bought amaretti cookies, I know homemade would be divine.
Amber says
Delicious! I adore quality baking ingredients. My favorite cookies for Christmas are Chocolate Crinkle Cookies, Shortbread, and Gingerbread! 🙂 I tweeted (@scarletsletter)
Ashley Kolpak says
I love oatmeal raisin cookies
Julia says
These cookies are perfect for Christmas! And what? There is such thing as chocolate extract? 🙂
Dawn - Girl Heart Food says
Love all sorts of cookies, but shortbread are my fave! These look absolutely delish too! Perfect for the holidays (or anytime for that matter 🙂 )
Janette | Culinary Ginger says
Amaretto is so delicious in cookies and these are just lovely.
lisa says
Every holiday, I like to try a new cookie recipe -- I think I've found my next baking adventure. Gorgeous photos!
Sarah Newman says
These photos are stunning! My favorite holiday cookies are magic cookie bars.
Suzi says
Mine are my mom's shortbreads (and I tweeted)
judith says
i love rugelach
chrysta hiser says
favorite cookie are ones I grew up with, my mom's chocolate teff cookies. Love them so much!
manda says
I like shortbread cookies. I tweeted!
Jeffrey says
I'm a sucker for the classics, so my favorite is Chocolate Chip. I like them large with a soft center and crispy edges. Also, a combination of chocolate, semi-sweet and dark, is a must! My favorite way to enjoy them is dunked in chocolate milk...yup chocolate!
I shared on Twitter with the handle @FireRunner2379.
Athena Huynh says
I love gingersnaps! The spices remind me of Christmas 🙂
Sonya says
My one of many favorite Christmas cookie is Thimble Cookies. My mom always made them and I love the combination of walnut, jam and cookie.
Carlos At Spoonabilities says
Love amaretti cookies and yours look awesome!!
Agness of Run Agness Run says
Yum! These cookies seem like a perfect breakfast idea, Jacquee! Excellent combination of ingredients which I can't wait to combine. Well done!
jacquee | i sugar coat it! says
Breakfast...I like where you are taking this, Agness. 😉