Embark on a delightful taste adventure with our Red Velvet Nutella Stuffed Cookies. These decadent treats combine the rich, velvety texture of red velvet cookies with a heart of creamy Nutella. Each bite reveals a harmonious blend of chocolatey goodness, making them an irresistible treat for any cookie lover.
Why You'll Love This:
- Nutella Center: A generous dollop of Nutella in each cookie provides a delightful surprise.
- Velvety Red Velvet Texture: The cookies boast the classic texture and taste of red velvet.
- Perfectly Balanced Sweetness: The combination of brown and white sugars creates a rich, nuanced flavor.
- Chocolate Chip Surprise: The addition of chocolate chips adds a pleasant texture contrast.
Perfect Occasion: These cookies are a hit for special occasions, bake sales, or as a luxurious treat for a cozy night in. They're also great for holiday baking or gifting to Nutella and red velvet aficionados.
Decoration Tips:
- Drizzle with white chocolate for a striking visual contrast.
- Sprinkle with powdered sugar for a snowy effect.
- Serve alongside a glass of milk or a cup of coffee for the perfect pairing.
Ingredients:
For the Nutella Filling:
- 1 cup Nutella (290g)
For the Red Velvet Cookies:
- 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour (205g)
- 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder (6g)
- 1 tsp baking soda (6g)
- 1/4 tsp fine salt (2g)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature (113g)
- 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar (150g)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (50g)
- 1 large egg, room temperature (56g)
- 1 tbsp sour cream or plain Greek yogurt (16g)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract (8g)
- Red gel food coloring
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven and prepare baking sheets.
- Scoop Nutella dollops onto a parchment-lined tray and freeze.
- Whisk together dry ingredients for cookies.
- Cream butter and sugars, then add egg, sour cream, vanilla, and food coloring.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients, then fold in chocolate chips.
- Form cookie dough balls and place a Nutella dollop in each before baking.
Indulge in these Red Velvet Nutella Stuffed Cookies, a delightful treat that perfectly marries the indulgent flavors of Nutella with the classic charm of red velvet!