These Nutella-stuffed chocolate chip cookies take indulgence to the next level. Imagine biting into a soft, chewy cookie only to discover a rich, gooey Nutella center that melts in your mouth. These cookies are easy to prepare and are sure to impress any crowd with their decadent filling and perfect texture. Crispy on the outside and gooey in the middle, they are the ultimate cookie experience!
Why You’ll Love This: You’ll love these cookies for their perfect balance of sweetness and texture. The soft, chewy cookie dough combined with a Nutella surprise center creates a dessert that’s hard to resist. The rich chocolate chips scattered throughout add extra bursts of flavor, and the frozen Nutella center ensures you get that gooey filling with every bite. These cookies are great for special occasions or just when you want to treat yourself to something extraordinary.
Perfect Occasion: These cookies are ideal for any occasion where you want to impress, from family gatherings to holiday baking or as a sweet treat for yourself. Their rich and indulgent flavor makes them a hit at parties, and they’re perfect for sharing with friends over coffee or tea.
Decoration Tips: For a beautiful finish, you can drizzle melted chocolate or Nutella on top of the baked cookies. You can also sprinkle them with a bit of sea salt for a salty-sweet contrast. Serve them warm with a cold glass of milk or a scoop of ice cream for the ultimate dessert experience.
Ingredients (Makes 15 cookies):
- 15 heaped teaspoons Nutella (frozen)
- 115g unsalted butter (softened)
- 175g light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 medium egg
- 275g plain flour
- ½ teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon cornflour
- 200g chocolate chips (finely chopped)
Instructions:
- Prepare the Nutella filling: Scoop 15 heaped teaspoons of Nutella onto a parchment-lined tray. Freeze until solid (this takes about 30-60 minutes). While the Nutella freezes, prepare the cookie dough.
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 190°C (170°C for fan ovens). Line 2-3 large baking trays with parchment paper.
- Make the cookie dough: In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter and light brown sugar until fluffy and well combined. Add the vanilla extract and the egg, and beat again until smooth and creamy.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, bicarbonate of soda, salt, and cornflour. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until fully combined.
- Add the chocolate chips: Gently fold the chocolate chips into the cookie dough until evenly distributed.
- Assemble the cookies: Scoop out portions of cookie dough using a cookie scoop or tablespoon. Flatten each portion slightly into a disc shape. Place one frozen Nutella ball in the center of the disc, then wrap the dough around the Nutella, making sure it’s fully enclosed. Roll into a ball.
- Bake: Place the cookie dough balls on the lined baking trays, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow room for spreading. Bake in the preheated oven for 11-13 minutes, or until the cookies are golden brown on the edges. For gooey cookies, stick to the lower end of the baking time.
- Cool and serve: Once baked, allow the cookies to cool on the tray for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy warm for the best gooey Nutella center!
Tip: The longer you bake the cookies, the less gooey the Nutella will be in the center, so adjust the baking time based on your preference for gooeyness.
Enjoy your Nutella-stuffed chocolate chip cookies, perfect for indulging in the ultimate chocolatey treat!
