This Nutella cookies recipe makes crunchy, nutty treats with creamy centers that are always the first to disappear from the dessert bar!
Make this Nutella cookie recipe with 4 ingredients that are likely already on hand!
In a few steps, you can have sweet, delectable Nutella stuffed cookies to share…or not! Double up the recipe, because who doesn’t love all things Nutella?
Crazy for Nutella Cookies!
- Nutella has had international appeal since the 1960s when it was first introduced by the Italian company Ferrero. Its unique blend of roasted hazelnuts and cocoa powder makes it a great spread or dip!
- Nutella bakes into the perfect creamy consistency in the center of these homemade cookies!
- Nutella cookies make great hostess gifts and are always the first to go at the cookie exchange–and only you’ll know how easy they are to make!
- This quick & easy cookie recipe is great for younger bakers (or babysitters!) to master with deliciously chewy, gooey results and minimal cleanup!
Ingredients and Variations
Dough – Three-ingredient cookie dough just doesn’t get any easier! Even a gluten-free flour blend can be switched out for regular flour if desired.
Variations – Fancy up Nutella cookies and use ready-made cookie dough in peanut butter, sugar cookies, or chocolate chip flavors. Pop a piece of salted caramel on top of the Nutella filling for an extra gooey treat! Substitute the chopped hazelnuts for whole rolled oatmeal or mix oats and nuts together.
How to Make Nutella Cookies
- Beat egg and ¼ cup of Nutella in a large bowl until smooth and glossy (as per the recipe below).
- Add flour in stages to form a dough. Cover and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
- Scoop dough into 1” balls and roll into chopped hazelnuts until they’re evenly coated.
- Place the cookie balls on a cookie sheet and make an indentation in the center with your thumb or the back of a spoon.
- Pipe or spoon Nutella in the center of each cookie and bake for 10 minutes.
Cool for 10 minutes before serving or enjoy them warm and gooey with a tall glass of creamy lemonade.
Pro Tips:
- Set the egg out for about 30 minutes before using it for faster whipping in Step 1!
- Toast the chopped hazelnuts in a dry pan until barely browned and fragrant. Cool completely before using. This intensifies their flavor and makes them extra crunchy!
How to Store Nutella Cookies
- Keep Nutella cookies in a covered container for up to 3 days. Add a slice of bread to the container to absorb any extra moisture caused by outer temperature changes.
- Freeze cookies on a baking sheet and then transfer them to a zippered bag. Let them come to room temperature before enjoying them.
Easy Cookies from Scratch
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Nutella Cookies
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking tray with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat egg and ¾ cup Nutella with a hand mixer for 60-90 seconds, until smooth and glossy. Add flour and mix to combine and form a dough.
- Cover and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
- Use a 1 ¼ tablespoon cookie scoop (size #50) to scoop dough and roll it into 1-inch balls. Coat each dough ball evenly with chopped hazelnuts and place on the lined baking tray about 2 inches apart.
- Make an indentation in the center of each ball with your thumb or the back of a round teaspoon.
- Add Nutella to a zip top bag or piping bag. Snip the corner and pipe the Nutella into the indentations. Alternatively, spoon Nutella into the cookies.
- Bake for 10 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy warm from the oven or completely cooled!
Notes
- Keep Nutella cookies in an airtight container on the counter for up to 3 days.
- Freeze cookies on a baking sheet before transferring them to a zippered bag. Thaw before enjoying!
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information does not include optional ingredients or garnish and is an estimate. It may change based on actual ingredients and cooking methods used.
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