Wednesday, September 26, 2012

Peanut Butter-Chocolate Chip & Hazelnut Cookies

The aroma of freshly brewed coffee, rich buttery cookies lingered in the kitchen today gradually making its' way to the dining and living area making it harder to resist. I could feel my mouth watering up, drools making its' way down and while I swallowed and lick my lips, focusing on drafting this post; never once thought that it could be so hard. Okay, so I gave in to my weakness, grab 2 cookies, munching, devouring and enjoying every single bite, while still trying hard to stay focus to type every single word, conjuring up a sentence in my head. Boy! This PEANUT BUTTER-CHOCOLATE CHIP N' HAZELNUT COOKIE is irresistible. Crunchy on the edges, chunky, slightly chewy in the middle with a combination of semi-sweet chocolate chips, peanut butter-chocolate morsels, and chopped hazelnuts in a cookie. Perfect breakfast, tea-time or anytime of a day snack or maybe an excuse for a mid-week snack. So maybe 2 cookies isn't enough?

These cookies are mysterious, rich, salty and not overly sweet too. Golden amber in colour gives the cookie its rich aroma and the melted chocolate chip, peanut butter morsels and toasted hazelnuts adds depth of flavour to a simple regular cookie dough. They are definitely worth while, and worth the wait.
While these fellas' baked away in the oven, I was going through some of my photos for some inspiration. I must say I love Autumn and Spring. There's just something about those cool breezy fresh air running through my hair and against my face that rejuvenates my soul and clears my mind. Making it perfect to turn on the oven and whip out some nice hearty warm treats.
Isn't it lovely? I love that the sun shone through the Autumn leaves making them appear golden in colour and feels as though they are dancing along with the wind. These photos brought me back to that day, and surely inspired the colours in this post. A little cold dark and mysterious, where there's always a story behind every picture.
So have a cookie, dunk it in coffee, milk or just have it plain and take some time to reflect on some old photos. See where it gets you to and who knows you might just be making your way to the kitchen to whip up a treat or a meal reminding you of those good ole' days.



Peanut Butter-Chocolate Chip & Hazelnut Cookie
by Chic & Gorgeous Treats                                



*Makes slightly over 24 medium-large cookies.
*Hazelnuts can be replaced with Macadamia, Almond or omit them completely.
*For larger cookies, use a larger ice cream scoop or with two spoons, drop about 2 tablespoons of dough (35 grams) onto prepared baking sheets.
*Store in airtight container up to a week.

INGREDIENTS
1 cup (2 sticks) (220-226 grams) unsalted butter, room temperature
3/4 cups granulated white sugar
3/4 cups firmly packed light brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
2 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cups semi-sweet chocolate
1/2 cup peanut butter chocolate morsels
1/2 cup chopped toasted hazelnuts


          

DIRECTIONS
1. Preheat oven at 170°C, and line cookie sheet with parchment paper. Sift flour together with baking soda and salt in a separate large bowl.

2. In a stand mixer with a paddle attachment attached, beat butter until smooth and creamy. Then slowly add in the brown sugar followed by white sugar both in 2 additions each and continue beating until they are well incorporated, light and fluffy.

3. Add in the eggs one at a time, making sure to beat well after each addition, and then followed by vanilla essence.

4. Next, add in the dry ingredients (flour, salt and baking soda) in 2 additions and beat on low speed until cookie batter is well incorporated. Batter will be slightly crumbly and moist.

5. Fold in the chocolate chips, peanut butter morsels and chopped hazelnuts until well incorporated. Using an ice-cream scoop, scoop cookie batter onto lined baking tray.

6. Bake for about 10 minutes or 12 - 14 minutes depending on your oven, or until golden brown
around the edges. Cool completely on wire rack before storing in an airtight container. ENJOY!



Happy mid-week y'all. 

xx


                                                                                                                


35 comments:

  1. Jo..Jo...Jo...you are making me crave for a snack attack! How wicked of you! I was planning on baking cookies (my maiden attempt!) and this will be my first ever cookies. Love this!

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    1. Hehehe...Hmm.. Probably I could add wicked to my personality :P

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  2. The clicks are simply amazing, I would love to grab few cookies right now. I'm crazy about coffee and miss hazelnuts since it's been long time since I had it in chocolate or cookies, so thanks for reminding me of may favorite nut :)

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    1. Thanks Munaty! I do try to improve as much I can in terms of composition and photography area.. More to go and learn ;). Glad you like the combo, can never go wrong with chocolate chips and most form of nuts.

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  3. These sound awesome! My 2 favorite foods - peanut butter and chocolate. I'm so jealous I don't have these right now.

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    1. Thanks for coming over Laurie! I love peanut butter and chocolate in other treats too :P. Will be checking your blog out too. Cheers~

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  4. Hey Joanna, your cookies look wonderful. I ll make some tea or coffee if you bring them for tea time! =P

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    1. Hi Helene, we should have a virtual coffee sessio ;) and munch on cookies, catch up and have more food talk.

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  5. Omigoodness. Those cookies are gorgeous perfection! I would like a bjillion, please :D

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  6. Hazelnuts and chocolate....sigh...what a perfect little treat Jo & I wish I could drop everything and come over to share that lovely cuppa with u :)

    chow :) Devaki @ weavethousandflavors

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    1. I wish we could meet again and really have a good time catching up too. So much to talk about.. take care Devaki and we shall see each other one day.

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  7. I love your autumn photos my friend, so inspiring! Just like your ability to stuff so much goodness in one cookie :D

    Cheers
    Choc Chip Uru

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    1. Thanks Uru! I love these photos too. Taken in Melbourne when I was there visiting relatives. Can't wait to be back.. a fav place of mine ;)

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  8. As I was reading your post my mouth was watering...those look amazing, Jo! I would love to eat them with my coffee too...Great pictures!!!!

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    1. :D.. a huge grin on my face and thank god I am not the only one who's a glutton piggy. LOL..

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  9. Your food styling...so crazy good! Your cookies? So crazy good also! I just want to reach over from my screen to grab a cookie or two! Ooooh...I can almost taste them in my mouth...

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    1. THANKS Jen! It's nice to know that you all like my photography. A lot of you inspire my work too, and I sure hope to improve and have more collaborations one day..

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  10. these sound so perfect for munching on a fall afternoon! so yummy!

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    1. They are aren't they.. Nice crunchy and pack with flavour. Seriously good with coffee, tea or milk. Well it's already a finger licking good killer on its own. hehehe... Did I tempt you enough to bake a batch yet?

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  11. These cookies do look perfect for my afternoon tea time! The problem is that I might have to have a couple of cups of tea and several cookies in one sitting!

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    1. LOL.. You're not alone in this.. I can have almost 4 cookies in a go.. Guilty pleasure :P

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  12. Three of my favorite things in one delicious treat! You're awesome, Jo!

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    1. You're too kind Tina.. Hope all is well at you side. Stay in touch!! xoxo

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  13. Pb + chocolate + hazelnuts - wow! these would be really hard to say no to! :)

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  14. Love these cookies:) Great job and thanks for sharing.

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    1. Thanks Geraldine! Have a great week ahead cooking or baking :)

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  15. Hi Jo, I've been out of 'circulation' for three days (no computer)...such a good feeling to be able to use my computer again, and come to your lovely blog. Your cookies are so droolworthy with the peanut butter chips and the hazelnut. Beautiful photos, as always. Love all of them! Bigg huggss

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    1. Hi Eli! I am so happy that you are back. Hope all is well and will be coming over soon. THANKS for the love and support ;). xoxo

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  16. Hi Joanna!! I love your cookies and your styling for the cookies look really beautiful! I rarely eat hazelnut in the cookies and that sounds really good with a cup of coffee!

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  17. You have a fabulous blog, I like your recipes AND photos...they're just so appealing:)
    I'm your new follower!Meriem

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  18. I seldom bake cookies too, but look at your cookies, i feel like want to immdeiate bake it. I know my family will love this cookie, immediately bookmarked. Thanks for sharing.

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Hey foodies! THANK YOU for leaving me with sweet comments. I hope to inspire you like how you inspire me. Cheers~

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