Nutella Stuffed Cookies

These Nutella-stuffed sugar cookies are rich, buttery, and filled with a gooey chocolate-hazelnut center. While they take a little extra effort to make, the results are more than worth it. Each bite delivers the perfect balance of soft cookie dough and melty Nutella, making them an irresistible treat for any occasion. Whether you’re baking for a special event or just indulging in a homemade dessert, these cookies are sure to impress.

Course Desserts

Cuisine American

Prep Time 1

Cook Time 10

Total Time 1 10

Servings servings

Calories 210kcal

Author Diane Gail

Ingredients

1 cup Nutella spread
3/4 cup salted butter room temperature
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt

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Instructions

Portion Nutella: Drop 1 teaspoon rounds of Nutella onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Freeze until solid.
Cream butter & sugar: In a small bowl, use a hand mixer to cream together the butter and sugar.
Mix wet ingredients: Add the egg and vanilla extract, beating until fully incorporated.
Combine dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, sift the flour. Whisk in the baking soda and salt.
Make dough: Add the butter mixture to the dry ingredients and mix by hand until just combined. Do not overmix.
Chill: Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.
Preheat oven: Set oven to 350°F (175°C).
Shape cookies: Scoop 1 tablespoon portions of dough and roll into balls. Flatten each ball into a disk.
Fill cookies: Place a frozen Nutella round in the center of each disk. Fold the dough around it, ensuring no cracks or tears.
Bake: Arrange cookies on a baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes, ensuring the tops do not brown.
Cool: Transfer cookies to a cooling rack and allow them to cool before serving.

Notes

Chill the Nutella well: Freezing the Nutella helps it stay firm while shaping the cookies, making assembly much easier.
Seal the dough completely: Any small cracks in the dough can cause the Nutella to leak out while baking.
Avoid overbaking: The cookies should remain pale on top to ensure a soft texture.
Customize the filling: Add a sprinkle of sea salt on top for a sweet-salty contrast.
Storage tip: Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3-5 days.

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