Indulge in the heavenly taste of these Hazelnut Chocolate Spread Filled Cookies. Each cookie, with its golden-brown exterior, reveals a luscious heart of hazelnut chocolate spread when bitten into. The combination of soft, chewy texture and the rich, nutty chocolate center makes these cookies a delightful treat.
Why You'll Love This:
- Surprise Chocolate Center: The frozen hazelnut chocolate spread balls offer a gooey, flavorful surprise with every bite.
- Perfectly Balanced Texture: The combination of buttery, soft cookie dough with the crunchy chocolate chips creates an irresistible texture.
- Homely and Heartwarming: Ideal for cozy evenings or as a special treat for family gatherings, these cookies embody the warmth of home baking.
Ingredients:
- Hazelnut chocolate spread: 1 cup + 2 tbsp
- Flour: 3 cups (390g)
- Baking powder: 1 tsp (4g)
- Cornstarch: 1 tbsp (9g)
- Salt: A pinch (1g)
- Butter (softened): 2 sticks (226g)
- Light brown sugar: 1 cup (150g)
- Granulated sugar: 1/2 cup (100g)
- Eggs (room temperature): 2
- Vanilla extract: 1 tsp
- Chocolate chips: 1 cup
Instructions:
- Prepare Hazelnut Balls: On a parchment-lined baking sheet, dollop 1 1/2 tbsp of hazelnut chocolate spread. Shape into 12 balls and freeze for 20-30 minutes.
- Dry Ingredients: Mix flour, baking powder, cornstarch, and salt in a medium bowl.
- Creaming: In a larger bowl, blend softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until creamy. Incorporate the eggs and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine: Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips. Chill the dough wrapped in plastic for 1-2 hours or overnight.
- Assembling Cookies: Preheat oven to 375°F. Form dough into 100g portions. Press each portion into a small bowl shape, place a frozen hazelnut spread ball in the center, and encase it with the dough, ensuring it’s fully sealed.
- Baking: Arrange cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 12-13 minutes until they turn golden brown.
- Finishing Touches: After baking, add a few extra chocolate chips on top of each cookie. Allow to cool for 10-15 minutes before serving.
Enjoy these cookies with a hot cup of coffee for a truly indulgent experience!
