Introduction

Nutella stuffed cookies are a delicious treat that combines soft, buttery cookie dough with a rich, creamy chocolate-hazelnut center. These irresistible cookies are perfect for satisfying a sweet tooth and impressing friends and family.

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Ingredients

Cookie dough (your favorite recipe or store-bought)
Nutella (chocolate-hazelnut spread)

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to the temperature recommended for your cookie dough recipe.
Step 2: Take a small portion of cookie dough and flatten it in your hand.
Step 3: Place about one teaspoon of Nutella in the center of the flattened dough.
Step 4: Carefully fold the dough around the Nutella, sealing it completely to form a ball.
Step 5: Place the stuffed dough balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving space between each cookie.
Step 6: Bake according to the cookie dough recipe’s instructions, usually 10–12 minutes, until the cookies are set and golden around the edges.
Step 7: Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Tips & Variations

Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent spreading and keep the Nutella center intact.
Try adding a pinch of sea salt on top before baking to enhance the chocolate and hazelnut flavors.
Use different flavored spreads, like peanut butter or caramel, for a fun twist on the classic.

Storage

Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. For longer storage, keep them in the refrigerator for up to a week. Reheat briefly in the microwave to soften the Nutella center before serving.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use frozen cookie dough for this recipe?

Yes, frozen cookie dough works well. Just make sure to thaw it slightly so you can shape it around the Nutella easily.

Will the Nutella leak out while baking?

If you seal the cookie dough completely around the Nutella, it should not leak. Chilling the dough before baking also helps keep the filling inside.

Nutella-Stuffed Cookies Recipe

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Decadent Nutella Stuffed Cookies featuring soft, buttery cookie dough filled with a rich, creamy Nutella center. These cookies are perfectly baked to golden perfection with a gooey chocolate-hazelnut surprise inside, ideal for satisfying your sweet cravings.

Author: Lena
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Yield: 24 cookies 1x
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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Cookie Dough

1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt

Filling

1 cup Nutella (chocolate-hazelnut spread)

Instructions

Prepare the Cookie Dough: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually blend the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until a soft dough forms.
Shape and Stuff the Cookies: Scoop out about 1.5 tablespoons of cookie dough and flatten it into a small disc in the palm of your hand. Place about 1 teaspoon of Nutella in the center, then fold the dough around the filling, sealing it completely and shaping it into a ball. Repeat this process until all dough and Nutella are used.
Bake the Cookies: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the stuffed cookie dough balls on the sheet, spaced about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the cookies are set but still soft in the center.
Cool and Serve: Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. This helps the cookies set properly and keeps the Nutella gooey inside.