Bueno cookies consist of delicate nutty dough, creamy Bueno filling and chocolate, perfect for Christmas, Advent or every day.

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These Bueno cookies are among our favorite Christmas cookies. The delicate hazelnut dough, the creamy Bueno filling, and the smooth chocolate go together perfectly. They look so pretty on the cookie plate and taste just as good. The recipe is easy and can be prepared well in advance—perfect for Christmas baking!

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Why you absolutely must try these Bueno cookies

Because they perfectly capture that blend of delicate dough, nutty flavor, and sweet chocolate. No frills, just pure, uncomplicated joy. Perfect with coffee, for the Advent season, or simply when you fancy a little bit of happiness on your plate. They're quick to make, instantly lift your spirits, and even while baking, they fill the air with the irresistible aroma of chocolate and nuts. Let's be honest: these cookies rarely go uneaten.

Ingredients for the best Bueno cookies that are perfect any time of year

For these Bueno cookies, you only need a few simple basic ingredients that together create a wonderfully tender, slightly nutty dough. Flour, ground hazelnuts, butter, egg, sugar, and a pinch of salt form the base. The filling consists of creamy Bueno Creme And chocolate provides the typical flavor: sweet, chocolatey, and wonderfully moist at the same time. It's precisely this combination that makes Bueno cookies a treat that's perfect for any time of year.

Here's how to make Bueno cookies: step by step

1. Make dough: Mix flour, hazelnuts, sugar and salt. Add egg and butter and knead to a smooth dough.
2. Melting chocolate: Chop the milk and dark chocolate and melt them over a water bath or carefully in the microwave.
3. Shape cookies: Roll out the dough, cut out round cookies, and cut a hole in every second one.
4. Bake: Place on baking paper and bake at 175°C for 10 minutes. Keep light in color.
5. Decorate & Cool: First dip the cookies with holes in milk chocolate, let them dry, then decorate them with dark chocolate stripes. Let it cool on a wire rack..
6. Place a dollop of Bueno cream on the cookie without a hole, place the cookie with a hole on top and press down lightly.

4 baking tips for perfect Bueno cookies

1. Cold dough: It's best to process it slightly chilled, then the cream won't run out.
2. Equally sized portions: This ensures all cookies are evenly baked and bake perfectly.
3. Keep your distance: Leave enough space on the baking sheet, they spread easily.
4. Do not bake for too long: It's better to cook them a few minutes less, so they remain tender and crumbly.

Tips & variations for Bueno cookies

• For extra nutty flavor, you can replace some of the hazelnuts with almonds.
• For those who like it extra chocolatey, add a few chocolate pieces to the dough.
• For a Christmassy touch: Grate some cinnamon or tonka bean into the dough.

Storage & Shelf Life

The Bueno cookies should be kept in an airtight container. about 1–2 weeks Fresh. After a few days, the cream develops its full aroma, becomes even softer, and the cookies taste wonderfully infused with flavor, almost better than right after baking. It's best to store them separately so they don't stick together and retain their perfect shape.

Bueno cookie recipe: 5 easy steps for perfect results

Bueno cookies consist of delicate nutty dough, creamy Bueno filling and chocolate, perfect for Christmas, Advent or every day.

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Portions: 25 large

Baking utensils:

• 1 x round cookie cutter 4 cm
• 1 x round cookie cutter 1-2 cm
• baking paper

For the dough:

• 250 g all-purpose flour Type 405
• 100 g ground hazelnuts
• 100 g sugar
• 1 large egg Size M
• 125 g butter
• 1 pinch of salt

For decoration and filling:

• 100 g Bueno Creme (see photo above)
• 100 g Whole milk chocolate
• 20 g dark chocolate, melted

Metric – US Customary

Preparation:

For the dough

• Place flour, ground hazelnuts, sugar and salt in a large bowl.
• Add the egg and butter in small pieces.
• Knead everything together by hand or with a food processor until you have a smooth dough.
• Wrap the dough in cling film and chill for 2 hours.

Prepare chocolate

• Coarsely chop the milk and dark chocolate.
• Melt each type separately in a small bowl over a water bath or carefully in the microwave in 20-second intervals.

Shape cookies

• Roll out the dough and cut out round cookies (approx. 2 mm thick).
• Cut out a small circle (approx. 2 cm) in the middle of every second cookie.

Bake

• Place the cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
• Bake in a preheated oven at 175 °C (top/bottom heat) for 10 minutes.
• They should remain light in color and only harden slightly.

Filling and decorating

• First dip the cookies with a hole in the melted milk chocolate and let them dry.
• Then, drizzle stripes of melted dark chocolate over it.
• A small dollop of Bueno cream on the cookie without a hole give.
• The cookie with hole Carefully place it on top and press down lightly.
• And enjoy!

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Calories: 143 kcal

Carbohydrates: 12 g

Protein: 3g

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Bueno cookies: 7 reasons why they are the perfect Christmas treat

1. Quick & easy: You only need a few ingredients and minimal effort.
2. Creamy & chocolatey: The Bueno cream makes every bite extra delicious.
3. Nutty flavor: Ground hazelnuts provide the typical, aromatic crunch.
4. Perfect size: Small, handy and ideal for snacking or giving as a gift.
5. Suitable for beginners: Easy to bake step-by-step.
6. Versatile: It goes well with coffee, tea, or simply as a sweet snack in between meals.
7. Christmas spirit guaranteed: The scent of nuts and chocolate instantly brings a festive atmosphere to the kitchen.

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