Calling all Nutella enthusiasts! Prepare to fall in love with these Nutella-Stuffed NYC Cookies, a heavenly creation that encapsulates the rich, hazelnut spread within a soft, golden-brown cookie. Packed with chocolate chips and featuring a surprise Nutella center, these cookies are the ultimate treat for anyone who dreams in chocolate and hazelnut. Follow this simple recipe to bring a piece of New York City's famous cookie indulgence into your own kitchen, with a special twist that's bound to impress Nutella lovers and cookie fiends alike.
Why You'll Love This:
These Nutella-Stuffed NYC Cookies are not just cookies; they're a decadent experience. Each bite combines the soft, chewy texture of a freshly baked cookie with the gooey, irresistible richness of Nutella, creating a symphony of flavors that melts in your mouth. The addition of chocolate chips adds an extra layer of chocolate bliss, making these cookies a perfect treat for satisfying your sweet tooth or sharing with friends and family who appreciate the finer things in life.
Perfect Occasion:
These cookies are a hit for any occasion, whether it's a cozy night in, a festive gathering, or a special treat for the office. They make a fantastic gift for holidays, birthdays, or as a thoughtful gesture for Nutella lovers. Serve them at your next party or bake sale and watch them disappear in moments, or keep them on hand for those times when only a chocolatey, nutty indulgence will do.
Decoration Tips:
For an extra touch of elegance, consider drizzling melted chocolate over the cooled cookies or dusting them with a sprinkle of powdered sugar. To highlight the Nutella theme, you can also place a hazelnut on top of each cookie before baking, adding a delightful crunch and visual appeal. Presenting these cookies on a chic platter or in a beautiful cookie jar can turn them into a focal point of your dessert table or kitchen counter.
Ingredients:
- 120g salted butter, softened
- 100g brown sugar
- 80g caster sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 egg, at room temperature
- 300g all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- Nutella, about 8 tablespoons
- Chocolate chips (as many as you like!)
Instructions:
- Dollop 1 tablespoon of Nutella onto a lined tray, creating 8 blobs. Freeze until firm.
- Cream together butter, brown sugar, and caster sugar in a bowl.
- Mix in the egg and vanilla extract.
- Gently fold in flour, baking powder, and baking soda, then the chocolate chips.
- Take about 100g of dough, flatten it, and place a Nutella blob in the center. Encase the Nutella with the dough and form a ball. Sprinkle more chocolate chips on top.
- Refrigerate the dough balls for 1-2 hours.
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (356°F). Arrange the dough balls on a baking tray, leaving ample space between them.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden. Adjust baking time based on your preference for gooeyness.
Indulge in these luxurious Nutella-Stuffed NYC Cookies and let each bite transport you to a world where chocolate and Nutella reign supreme. Enjoy!
