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Chocolate Shortbread with Rosemary and Hazelnuts

February 13, 2013 By All That I'm Eating 30 Comments

A while ago I was having some lunch in a restaurant. For pudding I had some soft, sugar covered dough sticks which were to be dipped in a well known hazelnut chocolate spread. At some point in the kitchen a rogue bit of rosemary had ended up on my dough stick. I imagine there must have been some sort of herb-off going on in the kitchen between the chefs and the remnants of the duel had not been cleared up. Unbeknown to me I submerged it in hazelnutty chocolate and ate it. One of the best accidental mastications I’ve ever made and a combination I have recreated in this shortbread.
chocolate rosemary and hazlenut shortbread
You will need (for 12 pieces):
170g plain flour
1 tbsp cocoa powder
50g caster sugar
150g butter, softened
35g dark chocolate, chopped
15g hazelnuts
1/2 tsp dried rosemary
chocolate rosemary and hazlenut

Start by chopping the hazelnuts and frying them in a dry pan until lightly toasted. Lightly grease a baking sheet. Chop the chocolate and hazelnuts finely to ensure even distribution in the finished biscuit. Put all the remaining ingredients in a bowl and beat together until they start to form a ball. It will look like a bowl of hopeless crumbs but keep going; it will make a lump eventually. Get your hands in the mix to bring all the mix into one ball. Lightly knead the dough.

shortbread mix

Place the dough in the middle of the prepared baking sheet and then roll it out until it is about 20cm in diameter  Pinch, crimp or fork the edges of the dough to give it a nice edge. Prick the top with a fork and bake in a preheated oven at 160C for 40-45 minutes or until firm. Mark into wedges while still hot.

chocolate rosemary and hazlenut shortbread

I used dried rosemary for this recipe for a more intense flavour and it certainly delivered. If it sounds like an odd combination, give it a try. The chocolate is smooth and mellow and the hazelnuts add a classic flavour but the herby, slightly floral rosemary flavour rounds the biscuit off perfectly. A happy mistake which led to some delicious, crunchy biscuits being enjoyed with a glass of milk and a flick through an old book. I don’t know of anyone over the age of about 10 that still drinks milk, is it just me?

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Filed Under: Baking, Biscuit, Butter, Chocolate, Dairy & Eggs, February, Herbs, Pudding, Recipes By Month, Rosemary, Seasons, Shortbread, Sweet Treats, Winter Tagged With: Baking, Biscuits, Chocolate, recipe

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Comments

  1. awholeplotoflove says

    February 13, 2013 at 10:39

    It sounds delicious, what a happy accident.

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  2. Emma @ Food, Fork and Good says

    February 13, 2013 at 10:51

    I love foodie accidents, this actually looks really nice – I’m with you on the milk.

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  3. Recipe Junkie says

    February 13, 2013 at 10:57

    Do you know, this sounds wonderful. I read this and got a huge whiff of rosemary and chocolate in my face and it was really good. A good accident indeed!

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  4. Alida says

    February 13, 2013 at 11:05

    You are very creative. I love the combination of chocolate and rosemary. Over the last weekend I had biscuits made by a friend with rosemary and I loved them! It is a wonderful herb to use in savoury and sweet dishes too.
    Bookmarking this one. Thank you!

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  5. Belinda says

    February 13, 2013 at 11:14

    That is serendipity at work!

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  6. Mark Willis says

    February 13, 2013 at 12:51

    That is a combination I would not expect to have worked. But then most people would be surprised that chocolate and chilli pair so well.

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  7. Seren says

    February 13, 2013 at 13:16

    This sounds lovely – chocolate and herb combinations work surprisingly well. Tarragon is another one that is well worth trying if you haven’t already!

    Sx

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  8. Bake says

    February 13, 2013 at 15:00

    Sounds delicious, I really love shortbread. I like to make an olive oil based caked with chocolate and rosemary, but next time I’ll give this a go! xoxo

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  9. Jacqueline @Howtobeagourmand says

    February 13, 2013 at 17:14

    A happy little accident indeed! I’d love to try some – I’m addicted to hazelnuts. I don’t drink glasses of milk myself – just take it skimmed in tea and coffee. But, you know…..whatever floats your boat Caroline 😉

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  10. lisa is cooking says

    February 13, 2013 at 21:50

    What a happy and delicious accident! I love it when that happens.

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  11. Medeja says

    February 13, 2013 at 23:07

    Chocolate, hazelnuts and ..rosemary. What an interesting combination of flavors!

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  12. Juliana says

    February 14, 2013 at 01:50

    Yes, this accident sure translated into a nice combination Caroline. I would love to try it.
    Hope you are enjoying your week 🙂

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  13. Cucina49 says

    February 14, 2013 at 02:08

    I’m intrigued–I love sweet/savory combinations, particularly when they involve rosemary!

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  14. Cass @foodmyfriend says

    February 14, 2013 at 04:13

    I really believe that rosemary in sweets is super under rated. It tastes amazing. It’s almost floral and the chocolate is the perfect mix 🙂 I will be making this soon!

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  15. Mich Piece of Cake says

    February 14, 2013 at 04:45

    This short bread looks delicious!

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  16. Kit @ i-lostinausten says

    February 14, 2013 at 09:31

    Very innovative & intriguing recipe that I adore trying! Looks & sounds good! 😉

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  17. Guru Uru says

    February 14, 2013 at 10:05

    I’m loving the flavours in this unique recipe 🙂

    Cheers
    Choc Chip Uru

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  18. Angie's Recipes says

    February 14, 2013 at 16:36

    Chocolate shortbread with rosemary…very innovative! I am very sure this is something I would love too.

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  19. Navaneetham Krishnan says

    February 14, 2013 at 19:57

    I love the smell and fragrant of rosemary and this into shortbread is something I will keep in mind for the future.

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  20. grace says

    February 15, 2013 at 12:14

    who knew a vicious herb-off could lead to the creation of such a tasty treat? 🙂

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  21. Jenn Kendall says

    February 15, 2013 at 16:10

    i love the combination of chocolate and rosemary! this looks fabulous!

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  22. Pam says

    February 15, 2013 at 16:53

    Sometimes accidents are the best. It looks tasty!

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  23. Choclette says

    February 15, 2013 at 17:34

    Really, really like the sound of your shortbread. Rosemary goes surprisingly well with chocolate I’ve noted.

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  24. The Squishy Monster says

    February 15, 2013 at 18:36

    What a lovely combo I never would have thought of…sounds and looks fabulous, Caroline! Hope you had a great Vday!! =)

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  25. Janice Pattie says

    February 15, 2013 at 20:22

    Goodness, this is an unusual combination but I love rosemary so I think I might very well like this.

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  26. Joanne says

    February 16, 2013 at 01:35

    I always love the surprise addition of rosemary in baked goods! I’ve never had it with chocolate though…a must try!

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  27. Amy (Savory Moments) says

    February 16, 2013 at 22:55

    I adore rosemary in baked goods, especially shortbread. I haven’t had it paired with chocolate before so I need to try it – I bet it’s delicious!

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  28. Jenny @ BAKE says

    February 17, 2013 at 17:12

    What a brilliant and unusual combination of flavours

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  29. laura@howtocookgoodfood says

    February 17, 2013 at 18:50

    What good fortune that you discovered this flavour combination. I think Rosemary works well with sweet and savoury and it sounds like this shortbread is a complete hit!

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  30. Rosita Vargas says

    February 25, 2013 at 22:06

    Realmente exquisito me encanta tiene un aspecto perfecto y delicioso,hugs,hugs saludos desde el sur de chile.

    Reply

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