These delightful Chestnut Cookies are a comforting blend of rich, nutty flavors and old-world charm. Perfect for festive gatherings or a cozy afternoon treat, these cookies are soft on the inside with a crisp outer shell, hiding a toasted nut surprise in every bite.

The silky glaze made from cocoa, butter, and milk adds a decadent finish, while the option to roll them in crushed nuts, coconut flakes, or waffle crumbs lets you tailor each cookie to your taste. With simple ingredients and timeless technique, this recipe brings warmth and tradition to your kitchen—one delicious cookie at a time.

Chestnut cookies

Recipe by Maria

Servings

servings

Prep time

minutes

Cooking time

minutes

Calories

300

kcal

Ingredients

9 oz margarine
6 boiled yolks
3 tablespoons sour cream
3 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1.5-2 cup sugar
hazelnut
Glazing
2 oz butter
5 tablespoons milk
3 tablespoons cocoa
1 cup sugar

Directions

Cream the boiled yolks with margarine.
Add sour cream and sugar. Mix well.
Then add baking powder, flour and mix the dough.
Form small cakes out of the dough and place a nut in the middle of each cake.
Form a ball the size of a walnut.
Grease the pan with butter or cover with baking paper. Place the balls on it and bake in the oven at 325F for 20-25 minutes.
To prepare the glazing, bring the butter, sugar, cocoa and milk to a boil and keep boiling until sugar completely dissolves.
Dip the cooked cookies in a warm glazing.
Then roll in ground nuts. You can also roll the cookies in waffle crumbs or coconut flakes.