Chocolate hazelnut cookies

48 Cookies

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1¼cupButter or margarine softened
⅓cupVegetable oil
1¼cupBrown sugar
1¼cupWhite sugar
2largesEggs
2½teaspoonVanilla extract
1¾cupAll-purpose flour
¾cupWhole wheat flour
1cupCocoa
1½teaspoonBaking soda
½teaspoonSalt
2½cupRoasted & chopped hazelnuts (Oregon hazelnuts)

Directions

In a mixing bowl, cream butter, oil and sugars until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Beat in eggs and vanilla. In separate bowl, combine flours, cocoa, baking soda and salt. Gradually blend into creamed mixture. Stir in hazelnuts. Drop by tablespoons onto ungreased baking sheet. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 8 to 9 minutes (Do not overbake; cookies will be soft.) Cool slightly before removing from sheet.

* COOKFDN brings you this recipe with permission from: * Oregon Hazelnut Industry and The Hazelnut Marketing Board