Soft and Buttery Organic Hazelnut Cookie Recipe

If you love the rich, buttery flavor of hazelnuts, these hazelnut cookies are an easy treat to add to your baking rotation. Made with crunchy roasted hazelnuts and a soft, buttery cookie base, this simple hazelnut cookie recipe is perfect for holidays, afternoon coffee, or whenever you want something homemade.

Using our organic high-quality California hazelnuts adds a delicious nutty flavor and satisfying crunch to every bite.

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• ¾ cup brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 ½ cups roasted hazelnuts, roughly chopped
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, optional

How to Make Hazelnut Cookies

1. Prepare the Organic Hazelnuts

If you’re starting with raw hazelnuts, roast them at 350°F for about 10–12 minutes, or until fragrant and lightly browned. Allow them to cool before roughly chopping.

Roasting the hazelnuts brings out their natural oils and creates a deeper, richer flavor that works especially well in cookies.

2. Cream the Butter and Sugar

In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.

Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

3. Combine the Dry Ingredients

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing just until everything is combined. Avoid overmixing the dough.

4. Add the Organic Hazelnuts

Fold the chopped roasted hazelnuts into the cookie dough. If you’re a chocolate lover, add the chocolate chips as well.

The combination of crunchy hazelnuts and rich chocolate makes these cookies especially hard to resist.

5. Bake

Preheat your oven to 350°F.

Scoop the dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.

Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers still look slightly soft.

Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack.

Tips for the Best Hazelnut Cookies

Toast your hazelnuts first. Roasting brings out more of the natural hazelnut flavor.

Don’t overbake. Taking the cookies out when the centers are still slightly soft helps create a chewy texture.

Use freshly chopped hazelnuts. Larger pieces give the cookies a satisfying crunch, while smaller pieces distribute the nutty flavor throughout the dough.

Try chocolate and hazelnuts together. Chocolate chips add sweetness that pairs naturally with roasted hazelnuts.

Why You’ll Love This Hazelnut Cookie Recipe

These cookies are simple enough for everyday baking but special enough to serve during the holidays. The combination of buttery cookie dough, roasted hazelnuts, and optional chocolate chips creates a classic flavor that’s both comforting and indulgent.

If you’re looking for new ways to use California-grown hazelnuts, this recipe is an easy place to start.

Handy Farms Hazelnuts

Great ingredients make great recipes. Handy Farms offers quality nuts grown with care, making it easy to bring delicious California-grown ingredients into your kitchen.

Try these hazelnuts in cookies, breads, granola, salads, or enjoy them roasted on their own.