Nutella Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ready in

100 mins

Cuisine

American

Prep Time

20 min

Cook Time

12 min

Serving

12 Cookies

Difficulty

Medium

Calories / Serving

~250 kcal
Recipe by How Tasty on YouTube
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All Ingredients

Nutella Filling

All Ingredients

Cookie Dough

Step-by-Step Instructions

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  1. Prepare Nutella Filling

    Spoon 10 large teaspoons of Nutella onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Freeze for until solid.

  2. Cream Butter and Sugar

    In a large bowl, combine 110g (1/2 cup) room temperature unsalted butter, 100g (1/2 cup) caster sugar, and 1 tsp vanilla paste. Mix until the mixture is creamy.

  3. Add Egg

    Add 1 egg to the creamy mixture and mix until well combined and smooth.

  4. Prepare Dry Ingredients

    In a separate bowl, sift 175g (1 + 1/3 cup) all-purpose flour, 1 tsp baking soda, and 7g (1 tbsp) cornstarch. these dry ingredients together to combine.

  5. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients

    Gradually incorporate the flour mixture into the butter mixture in two additions, mixing gently with a spatula until just combined after each addition. Do not overmix.

  6. Add Salt and Chocolate Chips

    Add a pinch of salt and 100g (2/3 cup) chocolate chips to the cookie dough. Mix until the chocolate chips are evenly distributed throughout the dough.

  7. Form Nutella-Stuffed Cookies

    Scoop a portion of the cookie dough and flatten it into a circle in your hand. Place one of the frozen Nutella scoops in the center of the flattened cookie dough. Fold the edges of the dough around the Nutella stuffing, ensuring it is completely enclosed. Roll the dough into a smooth ball.

  8. Chill Cookie Dough

    Place the formed cookie dough balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Repeat the process for all remaining dough and Nutella scoops. Refrigerate the formed cookie dough balls for .

  9. Bake Cookies

    Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Place the chilled cookie dough balls on a baking sheet, spaced apart. Bake in the preheated oven for , or until the edges are golden brown.

  10. Cool and Serve

    Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool down on the baking sheet for . Then, carefully transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving. Enjoy the warm, gooey Nutella center!

Before You Cook

Helpful details before you start
Ingredient SubstitutionsMissing something? View suitable alternatives.
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  • No Butter?

    • 3/4 the amount of olive oil (for cooking, not baking)
    • Equal parts ghee — Slightly nuttier flavor.
    • Equal parts coconut oil (in baking)

  • No Egg?

    • 1 tbsp ground flax + 3 tbsp water (rest 5 min) — Per egg, best in baking.
    • 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce — Per egg, in sweet baked goods.
    • 1/4 cup silken tofu, blended — Per egg.

  • No All-purpose flour?

    • White whole wheat flour (1:1)
    • 1 cup minus 2 tbsp + 2 tbsp cornstarch (cake flour swap)

  • No Cornstarch?

    • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour (per 1 tbsp cornstarch)
    • Arrowroot powder (1:1)
    • Tapioca starch (1:1)
AllergensThis recipe contains gluten and dairy and eggs and nuts.
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Plan Ahead

Complete this step earlier to save time later.

  • Prepare Nutella Filling1 hour

    Spoon 10 large teaspoons of Nutella onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Freeze for 1 hour until solid.

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  • Chill Cookie Dough1 hour

    Place the formed cookie dough balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Repeat the process for all remaining dough and Nutella scoops. Refrigerate the formed cookie dough balls for 1 hour.

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Storage & Leftovers

Keep your leftovers fresh and ready to enjoy.

  • RefrigerateUp to 1 hour

    Refrigerate the formed cookie dough balls for 1 hour.

  • FreezeUp to 1 hour

    Freeze for 1 hour until solid.

Variations

Simple ways to adapt this recipe.

  • Use white chocolate chips insteadIngredient swap

    Use white chocolate chips instead of dark chocolate chips.

  • Add a sprinkle of seaCustomise

    Add a sprinkle of sea salt on top of the cookies before baking for a sweet and salty contrast.

  • Experiment with other chocolate spreads

    Experiment with other chocolate spreads or nut butters for the filling.

Helpful Tips

Small details that can improve the final result.

  • TipEnsure Nutella Scoops Are Fully

    Ensure Nutella scoops are fully frozen to prevent them from melting too quickly during baking.

  • TipDo Not Overmix the Cookie

    Do not overmix the cookie dough after adding flour to keep the cookies tender.

  • TipAllow Cookies to Cool on

    Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to prevent breaking.

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