Indulge in these ultimate chocolate hazelnut stuffed cookies, featuring a gooey center of frozen chocolate hazelnut spread enveloped in a soft, rich cookie dough studded with white, milk, and semisweet chocolate chips. Each bite offers a delightful contrast between the melty hazelnut center and the crisp, golden edges of the cookie, making them an irresistible treat for any chocolate lover.
Why You'll Love This: These cookies combine the comforting texture of classic chocolate chip cookies with the surprise of a chocolate hazelnut core, offering a unique and indulgent experience. The combination of different chocolate chips ensures a variety of chocolate flavors in each bite, enhancing the overall richness of the cookies.
Perfect Occasion: Perfect for special occasions, gatherings, or as a decadent treat to enjoy with your afternoon coffee or tea. These cookies are also great for holiday baking and make excellent gifts for friends and family who appreciate a sweet and chocolatey treat.
Decoration Tips: For a festive touch, you can drizzle melted chocolate over the cooled cookies or sprinkle them with sea salt or powdered sugar for added flavor contrast and visual appeal.
Ingredients:
- 8 tablespoons chocolate hazelnut spread (Nutella or similar)
- ½ cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs, cold
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup milk chocolate chips
Instructions:
- Prepare Chocolate Hazelnut Spread:
- Line a tray with parchment paper. Scoop out 8 tablespoons of chocolate hazelnut spread onto the tray. Freeze for at least 30 minutes until firm.
- Cookie Dough Preparation:
- Preheat the oven to 400℉ (205℃). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a stand mixer with a paddle attachment, beat the cold cubed butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, fully incorporating each before adding the next. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- Combine Dry Ingredients:
- Whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cornstarch, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture on low speed until just combined.
- Stir in the white, milk, and semisweet chocolate chips.
- Assemble the Cookies:
- Divide the dough into 8 large balls. Chill in the fridge for 20-30 minutes if the dough is too sticky.
- Remove one dough ball at a time from the fridge. Make a well in the center of each ball and place a frozen chocolate hazelnut spread ball inside. Seal the dough around the filling.
- Place the stuffed dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, spaced apart.
- Baking:
- Bake each sheet for 11-13 minutes or until the edges are light golden brown but the center is still soft.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for at least 15 minutes to set, as they will be very gooey inside.
Enjoy these luxurious chocolate hazelnut stuffed cookies, a perfect blend of textures and flavors that make each bite a delightful experience!
