Chocolate Chip Nutella Stuffed Cookies
Want to know how to make chocolate chip cookies even better? Stuff them with creamy Nutella! With this recipe for Nutella-stuffed cookies, you can enjoy the delicious combination of hazelnut spread with a softly baked cookie. It's the perfect treat for any occasion!
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What Do I Need to Make Nutella Stuffed Cookies?
Since the base of this unique treat is a classic chocolate chip cookie dough, you probably already have everything you need to make this recipe at home already! To make your own Nutella-stuffed cookies, you'll need:
- Nutella
- Unsalted butter
- Brown sugar
- Granulated sugar
- Egg
- Vanilla extract
- All-purpose flour
- Salt
- Baking soda
- Semi-sweet chocolate chips
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How Do I Make Nutella-Stuffed Cookies?
Thanks to the delicious melted Nutella inside each bite, these cookies will surely be a show-stopper when you serve them. And while they look complicated, they're very easy to prepare! Just follow these five simple steps to learn how to make the cookie dough and stuff the treats with hazelnut spread.
Step One: Prepare the Nutella
Place a piece of parchment paper on a small baking sheet or plate. Dollop 12 teaspoons of Nutella onto the parchment paper in small blobs, ensuring they're at least one inch apart. Place the pan in the freezer for at least 30 minutes while you prepare the cookie dough.
Step Two: Make the Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
Combine the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar in a large bowl. Beat the ingredients together until light and fluffy. Then, add the egg until just combined. Sift the flour, salt, and baking soda, then fold the dry ingredients into the butter mixture until combined. Be sure not to over-mix the dough. Finish by folding in the chocolate chips.
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Step Three: Scoop out the Cookie Dough
Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Then, use a large cookie scoop to scoop out the dough. Place each dough ball on the prepared baking sheet and use the back of the cookie scoop to form a well in each cookie.
Step Four: Stuff the Cookies
Place one piece of frozen Nutella in each cookie. After that, use the scoop to scoop out more cookie dough and place it on top of the filling. Gently but firmly seal the edges of each cookie dough scoop to keep the Nutella from melting out as the cookies bake. As you seal the edges, form the cookie into a ball. Repeat the process until you have 12 cookie dough balls.
Step Five: Bake the Cookies
Place the prepared cookies in the refrigerator to chill for 20 minutes, then preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Bake the cookies for 15 to 18 minutes, until the edges are golden brown. Serve warm for the best flavor!
Nutella Stuffed Cookie Baking Tips
These cookies are surprisingly easy to make if you follow the recipe! And with the help of these simple tips and tricks, you can whip up these delicious treats with just a few minutes of prep work in the kitchen.
- Don't forget to freeze the Nutella! The key to getting the hazelnut spread to bake evenly inside your cookies is to freeze it first. So, don't skip this step in the recipe.
- Make sure to seal the edges well. As the cookies bake, the Nutella will start to melt. Sealing the edges of the cookies will keep the spread from leaking out and making a mess while the cookies cook.
- Use a cookie scoop for even cookies. To ensure all your cookies are the same size and you have enough dough to make all 12 cookies, it's best to use a cookie scoop. Scooping the dough with a cookie scoop or tablespoon will help you measure out the dough evenly every time you scoop.
- Chill before baking. As you stuff the cookies, the dough and the Nutella will probably get soft. That's why it's a good idea to chill the cookies in the fridge before you bake them. Just place the pan in the fridge while the oven preheats to ensure the cookies don't spread too much while they cook.
How Do You Store Nutella Stuffed Cookies?
These delicious cookies are best enjoyed straight out of the oven. But if you have some extras after snacking, you can store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
To enjoy the gooey goodness of warm Nutella when eating your leftover cookies, try popping them in the microwave for 10 to 15 seconds!
Can I Freeze Nutella-stuffed cookies?
The good news is that you can freeze your cookies if you want to make them in advance! You have two options when it comes to freezing your treats:
- Freezing the dough. To freeze the cookie dough to bake later, prepare the cookies up to the point in the recipe where you place the cookie dough balls in the refrigerator to chill before baking. Instead of putting the cookie dough in the refrigerator, place it in the freezer until the dough balls are frozen solid. After that, you can transfer them to a freezer bag and store them for up to 30 days. When you're ready to bake your frozen cookie dough, transfer it to the refrigerator to thaw overnight. Then, bake according to the recipe instructions.
- Freezing the baked cookies. You can also freeze the fully baked cookies if you want to store them for longer than a week. After fully cooling the cookies, arrange them in a single layer on a baking sheet or tray and place them in the freezer until they're solid. Then, transfer the frozen cookies to a freezer bag for up to 3 months. You can reheat the cookies from frozen in a 350-degree oven for 3 to 4 minutes or around 30 seconds in the microwave.
Chocolate Chip Nutella Stuffed Cookies
Ingredients
- 12 teaspoons Nutella or hazelnut spread
- 14 Tablespoons unsalted butter softened
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¾ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips + some for the top
Instructions
- Line a small cookie sheet with parchment paper. Dollop 12 teaspoons of Nutella on the tray, ensuring they are an inch or two apart. Pop them in the freezer for at least 30 minutes.
- Mix butter with brown and granulated sugar with an electric hand mixer until well combined.
- Blend in the egg and vanilla extract until combined.
- Sift the flour, salt, and baking soda in a separate bowl. Then, fold the flour mixture into the wet ingredients using a rubber spatula just until combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly combined.
- Prepare 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Use a medium cookie scoop (2 tablespoons) to add a scoop of cookie dough onto the baking pan. Press down with the bottom of the cookie scooper, so you can make the center flat to place the frozen Nutella onto the cookie. The diameter of the cookie dough should be bigger than the diameter of the frozen Nutella filling.
- Take one frozen Nutella filling and place it on top of the cookie dough. Take another scoop of cookie dough and gently but firmly seal the Nutella inside with the bottom piece of cookie dough, encasing it in the dough and making a ball.
- Continue with the rest, until you have your 12 filled cookies. Preheat the oven to 350° F.
- Place the filled cookie dough in the refrigerator for 20 minutes to firm the dough.
- Remove from refrigertaor and bake for 15 to 18 minutes on center rack in oven. Remove to wire rack to allow cookies to cool for 10 minutes before serving.
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