A Holiday Tray to Remember: 21 Hazelnut Cookies for a weekend baking project in 2026

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Choose a few favorites for a weekend baking project from this hazelnut roundup. Hazelnut Mocha Shortbread Piped Rosettes is described by Cocoa, espresso and toasted hazelnut flavor piped rosettes with ridged edges, baked until crisp and lightly dusted with cocoa. Hazelnut Christmas Shortbread Crescents takes another approach: Finely ground hazelnuts replace flour in a hand-shaped crescent dough with a delicate, nut-rich crumb. You will also find Cinnamon Hazelnut Butter Cookies: Hand-shaped hazelnut butter ovals with cinnamon in the dough and a plain, finely speckled surface..

  1. Cocoa, espresso and toasted hazelnut flavor piped rosettes with ridged edges, baked until crisp and lightly dusted with cocoa.

    Hazelnut Mocha Shortbread Piped Rosettes

    Cocoa, espresso and toasted hazelnut flavor piped rosettes with ridged edges, baked until crisp and lightly dusted with cocoa.

  2. Finely ground hazelnuts replace flour in a hand-shaped crescent dough with a delicate, nut-rich crumb.

    Hazelnut Christmas Shortbread Crescents

    Finely ground hazelnuts replace flour in a hand-shaped crescent dough with a delicate, nut-rich crumb.

  3. Hand-shaped hazelnut butter ovals with cinnamon in the dough and a plain, finely speckled surface.

    Cinnamon Hazelnut Butter Cookies

    Hand-shaped hazelnut butter ovals with cinnamon in the dough and a plain, finely speckled surface.

  4. Chewy hazelnut and almond cookies with a lightly crackled sugar crust.

    Hazelnut Amaretti

    Chewy hazelnut and almond cookies with a lightly crackled sugar crust.

  5. Soft vanilla sugar cookies with a hidden chocolate-hazelnut center revealed when broken open.

    Nutella-Stuffed Sugar Cookies

    Soft vanilla sugar cookies with a hidden chocolate-hazelnut center revealed when broken open.

  6. Cocoa biscotti with toasted hazelnuts and a crisp, coffee-friendly bite.

    Chocolate Hazelnut Biscotti

    Cocoa biscotti with toasted hazelnuts and a crisp, coffee-friendly bite.

  7. A batch of chocolate hazelnut spritz cookies arranged on a ceramic plate.

    Chocolate Hazelnut Spritz Cookies

    The flavor profile of Chocolate Hazelnut Spritz pairs hazelnut and chocolate with a tender butter dough. The Chocolate Hazelnut Spritz dough is pressed into rounds, then baked until its edges are set.

  8. Crisp hazelnut shortbread rounds sandwich a thin, firm praline buttercream that sets neatly for gifting.

    Hazelnut Praline Cream Shortbread Sandwiches

    Crisp hazelnut shortbread rounds sandwich a thin, firm praline buttercream that sets neatly for gifting.

  9. Small egg-free hazelnut shortbread discs sliced from a chilled log, with toasted-nut flavor and an uncoated face.

    Hazelnut Shortbread Rounds

    Small egg-free hazelnut shortbread discs sliced from a chilled log, with toasted-nut flavor and an uncoated face.

  10. Hazelnut-yolk shortbread rolled around a thin chocolate-and-nut paste.

    Chocolate Hazelnut Shortbread Roulettes

    Hazelnut-yolk shortbread rolled around a thin chocolate-and-nut paste.

  11. Rough-edged hazelnut meringue cookies with a crisp shell and a chewy middle.

    Brutti ma Buoni

    Rough-edged hazelnut meringue cookies with a crisp shell and a chewy middle.

  12. Cocoa-hazelnut butter cookies with soft-edged wells of chocolate-hazelnut spread added after baking.

    Chocolate Hazelnut Thumbprints

    Cocoa-hazelnut butter cookies with soft-edged wells of chocolate-hazelnut spread added after baking.

  13. Chocolate Hazelnut Sablés cookies arranged on a plate, photographed close enough to show their baked surface and finish.

    Chocolate Hazelnut Sablés

    The dough folds hazelnut and chocolate into a holiday cookie, then bakes until the edges are set and the center keeps its intended texture.

  14. Orange-scented biscotti with chunky roasted hazelnuts and a golden crisp crust.

    Hazelnut Orange Biscotti

    Orange-scented biscotti with chunky roasted hazelnuts and a golden crisp crust.

  15. Italian-inspired hazelnut chocolate cookies with wheat flour, a soft baked crumb and a boldly cracked white sugar shell.

    Hazelnut Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

    Italian-inspired hazelnut chocolate cookies with wheat flour, a soft baked crumb and a boldly cracked white sugar shell.

  16. Rye-hazelnut shortbread thumbprints baked with red-orange quince paste in the wells.

    Rye Hazelnut Shortbread with Quince Centers

    Rye-hazelnut shortbread thumbprints baked with red-orange quince paste in the wells.

  17. Tiny hazelnut butter cookies joined with a neat layer of dark chocolate.

    Baci di Dama

    Tiny hazelnut butter cookies joined with a neat layer of dark chocolate.

  18. Gluten-free buckwheat-hazelnut shortbread discs with a thin nut-chocolate filling.

    Gluten-Free Buckwheat Hazelnut Shortbread Sandwiches

    Gluten-free buckwheat-hazelnut shortbread discs with a thin nut-chocolate filling.

  19. Espresso Hazelnut Sablés cookies arranged on a plate, photographed close enough to show their baked surface and finish.

    Espresso Hazelnut Sablés

    In Espresso Hazelnut Sabl, the flavor combination of hazelnut and espresso stands out against the buttery dough. The Espresso Hazelnut Sabl dough is pressed into rounds, then baked until its edges are set.

  20. Rounded spoonfuls of crisp hazelnut-speckled meringue, a light Italian-style home variation distinct from dense brutti ma buoni.

    Hazelnut Meringue Drops

    Rounded spoonfuls of crisp hazelnut-speckled meringue, a light Italian-style home variation distinct from dense brutti ma buoni.

  21. Ridged cocoa-hazelnut kisses joined with a dark-chocolate ganache, inspired by Alassio's pastry tradition.

    Baci di Alassio

    Ridged cocoa-hazelnut kisses joined with a dark-chocolate ganache, inspired by Alassio’s pastry tradition.