These cookies are thick, chewy, and studded with chunks of creamy chocolate, creating the ultimate bite filled with rich, indulgent flavors. Combining buttery dough with pockets of milk chocolate and Kinder chocolate pieces, each cookie boasts a perfectly soft and gooey center. Finished with a luxurious topping of hazelnut praline and more Kinder Bueno pieces, they transform into a truly gourmet treat that feels both nostalgic and ultra-luxurious. This recipe is as much a visual delight as it is a sensory experience, with cookies that are beautifully golden and generously topped.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Imagine biting into a cookie that’s rich with chocolate flavor, satisfyingly chewy, and topped with a melt-in-your-mouth hazelnut spread. These Kinder Chocolate Chunk Cookies are the perfect blend of sweet, nutty, and creamy, with multiple layers of chocolate goodness. Not only are they incredibly flavorful, but they’re also substantial—each cookie is thick and hefty, making it a truly filling treat. Plus, the simple yet luxurious decorations add an extra layer of indulgence. This recipe is perfect if you’re looking to impress or just craving a dessert that’s a cut above ordinary cookies.
Perfect Occasion
These Kinder Chocolate Chunk Cookies are ideal for gatherings, celebrations, or any special occasion where you want to bring a little something extra to the dessert table. They’re also a wonderful choice for birthdays, holiday parties, or even as a thoughtful homemade gift. Their visual appeal and mouth-watering flavor make them an instant hit with family and friends, adding a memorable twist to any celebration. However, you don’t need an occasion to whip up a batch of these indulgent treats—sometimes, a cozy night in calls for a baking session with a truly satisfying reward at the end.
Decoration Tips
Once cooled, consider drizzling extra hazelnut praline across the top of each cookie for a glossy, rich finish that emphasizes the hazelnut flavor. Add small chunks of Kinder Bueno on top, pressing them in lightly to stay put. You might even sprinkle a little sea salt for added contrast, which brings out the chocolatey richness of the cookie while complementing the sweet praline topping. For an extra indulgent touch, consider a light dusting of cocoa powder or finely chopped roasted hazelnuts on top to emphasize the nutty, chocolatey profile of each cookie.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 250g unsalted butter, softened
- 200g light brown sugar
- 150g granulated sugar
- 2 medium eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 600g plain flour
- 3 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 400g Kinder chocolate, chopped into chunks
- 200g milk chocolate, chopped into chunks
Instructions
- Cream the Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened unsalted butter with the light brown and granulated sugars. Whisk or beat the mixture until creamy and smooth, with the sugars fully incorporated.
- Add the Eggs and Vanilla: Crack the eggs into the bowl and pour in the vanilla extract. Continue whisking or mixing until the eggs and vanilla are fully combined with the butter mixture, resulting in a thick, creamy base.
- Prepare the Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together the plain flour, baking powder, baking soda, and sea salt. Mix until evenly combined.
- Form the Dough: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring as you go until a soft, thick dough forms. Be careful not to overmix; stop when everything is well incorporated and the dough is smooth.
- Fold in the Chocolate: Gently fold the chunks of Kinder chocolate and milk chocolate into the dough. Make sure the chocolate pieces are evenly distributed for consistent bites of chocolatey goodness.
- Portion the Dough: Divide the dough into evenly sized balls, roughly 125g each for a generous cookie size, resulting in about 15 cookies. Place the dough balls onto a lined baking sheet.
- Chill the Dough: Freeze the cookie dough balls for at least 30 minutes before baking. Chilling the dough helps the cookies maintain their shape in the oven.
- Bake: Preheat your oven to 180°C. Arrange the cookie dough balls on a lined baking sheet, allowing some space between them. Bake for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. The centers will still look slightly soft but will set as they cool.
- Cool Completely: Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool completely on a wire rack. This step is essential to help the cookies set and prevents them from breaking apart.
- Decorate: Once cooled, spread a layer of hazelnut praline across the top of each cookie. Top with pieces of Kinder Bueno and add any additional decorative touches like a sprinkle of sea salt, a dusting of cocoa powder, or chopped hazelnuts.
Enjoy!
