Indulge in these gourmet chocolate chip cookies, each filled with a delightful surprise of Nutella and salted caramel. These cookies blend the classic comfort of chocolate chip cookies with luxurious fillings, creating a perfect treat for any sweet tooth.
Why You'll Love This: The combination of creamy Nutella and rich salted caramel offers a decadent twist on the traditional chocolate chip cookie. The texture is soft and chewy, with gooey pockets of chocolate and bursts of sweet-salty caramel that enhance every bite.
Perfect Occasion: These cookies are ideal for special occasions, festive gatherings, or as a sophisticated treat at a casual get-together. They're also perfect for gifting, beautifully wrapped, or as a delightful surprise for family and friends.
Baking Tips:
- Ensure the butter is soft but not melted to achieve the perfect cookie texture.
- Chilling the dough not only helps in handling the dough easier but also enhances the flavors and prevents the cookies from spreading too much while baking.
- Don't overbake; the cookies should still be soft in the center when removed from the oven, as they will continue to cook slightly on the baking sheet.
- Ingredients:
- 220g all-purpose flour
- 100g chocolate chips or chunks
- 120g unsalted butter, softened
- 100g brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- Nutella (for filling)
- Salted caramel sauce (for drizzling)
- Method:
- Prepare the Cookie Dough:
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and egg until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the flour and baking powder until just combined, then fold in most of the chocolate chips, reserving some for topping the cookies later.
- Form the dough into a cohesive ball and refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm up.
- Assemble the Cookies:
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (356°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Remove the dough from the refrigerator and form small balls of dough.
- Flatten each ball slightly, add a teaspoon of Nutella in the center, and fold the dough around the filling, making sure it is completely sealed.
- Place the filled dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are spaced apart as they will spread during baking.
- Bake and Finish:
- Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 13-14 minutes or until the edges are just beginning to turn golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- While still warm, press the reserved chocolate chips into the tops of the cookies and drizzle with salted caramel sauce.
- Prepare the Cookie Dough:
Enjoy these lusciously filled chocolate chip cookies as a decadent treat that combines classic flavors with a twist of sophistication. Each bite is a delightful experience, perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings.
