These Nutella-Stuffed Cookies are a heavenly creation that perfectly combines a soft, chewy exterior with a surprise burst of creamy Nutella in the center. Made with a simple yet indulgent recipe, these cookies are a fantastic treat for anyone who loves the combination of chocolate and hazelnut spread encased in a delicious cookie shell.
Why You’ll Love This
The charm of these cookies lies in their gooey, melty middle, encased in a lightly crisped, buttery cookie dough. The frozen Nutella center ensures a delightful contrast to the warm, freshly baked cookie, making each bite a decadent experience. They're simple to make, with a little prep needed for freezing the Nutella inserts, ensuring a perfect gooey center every time.
Perfect Occasion
Nutella-Stuffed Cookies are perfect for casual gatherings, family treats, dessert buffets, or as a special treat for holidays and celebrations. They're also great as a comforting snack on a cozy night in or as a sweet surprise in a homemade gift box.
Decoration Tips
Once the cookies are baked and slightly cooled, sprinkle them with sea salt flakes to enhance the chocolate flavor, or dust with powdered sugar for a sweet, snowy look. For a festive touch, you can drizzle them with melted chocolate or white chocolate.
Ingredients:
- 130g melted butter
- 140g brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 220g flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 50g to 150g chocolate chips, depending on preference
Preparation for Nutella Insert:
- Freeze spoonfuls of Nutella or any other nut or seed spread in an ice cube tray a few hours before or the night before baking.
Cookie Dough:
- Mix Wet Ingredients:
- Cream together the melted butter and brown sugar until smooth.
- Add the egg and mix until well combined.
- Add Dry Ingredients:
- Gradually incorporate the flour and baking powder until just combined.
- Stir in the chocolate chips.
- Chill Dough:
- Refrigerate the dough briefly until it's firm enough to handle easily.
- Form Cookies:
- Take a portion of dough, flatten it slightly, place a frozen Nutella cube in the center, and seal the dough around it to form a ball.
- Place the formed cookies in the freezer for 10-15 minutes to firm up.
- Bake:
- Arrange cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet, ensuring there is space to spread.
- Bake at 190°C (374°F) for 12 minutes. They will appear undercooked but will set as they cool.
- Cool:
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet to firm up and contain the gooey center.
Enjoy these luxurious Nutella-Stuffed Cookies, a treat that promises to be as fun to break into as they are to eat!
