Description
Delicious Nutella Stuffed Cookies that feature a rich and creamy Nutella center encased in a soft, buttery chocolate chip cookie. These cookies are perfect for chocolate lovers seeking a delightful treat with a surprise filling.
Ingredients
Nutella Filling
- 1 cup Nutella
Cookie Dough
- 1 stick butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose white flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 12 oz chocolate chips
- Flaked sea salt (for sprinkling)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheets: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking during baking.
- Freeze Nutella Dollops: Line another baking sheet with parchment paper and place 1/2 tablespoon dollops of Nutella onto the sheet, creating approximately 24 dollops. Place the baking sheet in the freezer for at least 30 minutes until the Nutella is firm.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter together with brown sugar and white sugar using a hand mixer or stand mixer until the mixture is creamy and smooth. Then add the egg and vanilla extract, continuing to beat until fully combined and creamy again.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until evenly blended.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring slowly and in increments until a dough forms and all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
- Incorporate Chocolate Chips: Fold the chocolate chips into the dough until evenly distributed throughout.
- Shape Cookies with Nutella Center: Using about 2 tablespoons of dough per cookie, flatten the dough in your hand and place a frozen Nutella piece inside. Wrap the dough completely around the Nutella, pinching seams to seal it well. Roll into a ball shape if necessary to ensure the Nutella is fully enclosed.
- Bake Cookies: Arrange the stuffed dough balls on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown but the center remains soft.
- Cool and Finish: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes to set, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, sprinkle lightly with flaked sea salt for a perfect balance of sweet and salty flavors.
Notes
- Freezing the Nutella dollops is essential to prevent the filling from melting too quickly during baking.
- Use softened butter, not melted, for the best cookie texture.
- For extra gooey cookies, slightly underbake them before cooling.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Flaked sea salt adds a gourmet touch but can be omitted if preferred.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
