Nutella Cookies

Decadent, soft, and chewy Nutella cookies packed with vanilla, chocolate, and hazelnut flavor and loaded with gooey Nutella filling.

Yummy cookies are an easy sweet treat and dessert for both: every day and holidays. The thicker, the chewier cookies are and the more the filling is oozing – the better. And nothing pairs better with perfectly soft and chewy cookies than a generous dollop of Nutella spread.

If you still prefer eating the Nutella directly out of the jar, I can’t blame you. But hear me out with this recipe…

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Chewiest Nutella cookies you’ve ever tried. I will say it. They may be better than chocolate chip cookies.
• Nutella flavor in every bite is enhanced by real hazelnuts and chocolatey goodness! There is never too much Nutella or chocolate so in this recipe I have double Nutella load: in the dough and on top. Gooey right from the oven. Always a huge hit no matter the age of my guests.
• Quick and easy recipe, the only hard part is to wait for the dough to chill. You don’t even need an electric mixer.
• It is homemade and the recipe makes a good batch of cookies. This means you can put as much Nutella as you wish.

Ingredients Notes

The recipe calls for simple ingredients and combines three flavors: chocolate, Nutella, and vanilla.

For The Nutella Cookie Dough:

• Unsalted butter softened at room temperature.
• Granulated sugar or light brown sugar for a more caramel-like flavor. Granulated sugar is better than powdered sugar because it makes chewy cookies. 
• Egg yolks + Egg whites to make amazing soft dough. I prefer to separate them, and it makes for the best taste in my experiments. You can use the whole egg if you don’t want the hassle. Egg and vanilla extract will go in the dough. Adding eggs also makes sure the dough is not too sticky and we will bake nice soft cookies. 
• Nutella (room temperature) – this chocolate-hazelnut spread makes these cookies so magical. I don’t recommend using homemade Nutella. Get a jar of Nutella – there will be very little left and I’m sure you will know what to do with it!
• Vanilla extract. Pure vanilla extract is the best option, try to avoid using artificial extracts.
• All-purpose flour + salt
• Cocoa powder gives a rich chocolate taste that every chocolate lover will appreciate. Use high-quality cocoa powder, preferably unsweetened. Dutch-processed is good.If you want to enhance the chocolate flavor even more, add a bit of espresso powder. 
• Chopped hazelnuts 

Filling:

• Nutella!

Kitchen Equipment

• Parchment-lined baking sheet or cookie sheet. You can also use silicone mats instead of parchment paper. Use large baking sheets (as big as your oven allows)
• Medium bowl, and a couple of small ones
• Optional, small cookie scoop (you can use a spoon too)

How To Make Delicious Nutella Cookies

1: Prepare The Perfect Cookie Dough

1. As the first step, combine the butter and white sugar in a medium mixing bowl. Beat until creamy.
2. Mix in the egg yolks, Nutella, and vanilla.
3. Slowly whisk in the dry ingredients (combine flour, cocoa powder, and salt) – mixing until well combined and there are no lumps. You may have to use your hands at some point, and that’s alright.
4. Cover with plastic wrap or clean kitchen towel and refrigerate for at least 1 hour but up to 2 days.

2: Shape The Dough Into Balls

1. Once the dough is chilled and you’re ready to bake the Nutella cookies, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
2. Use a cookie scoop to divide the dough. Form 1-inch cookie dough balls. Roll between your hands to smooth.

3: Make Nutty Coating

1. Add the egg whites to a small bowl and whisk with a fork for 1 minute.
2. Place the chopped nuts in another small bowl.
3. Dip the portioned chilled dough in the whisked egg white and then in the chopped nuts to coat. Place them on the prepared baking sheet 1” apart.

4: Bake The Cookies

1.  Press your thumb or the back of a measuring spoon into the center of the cookie dough to form an indentation.
2. Bake the Nutella cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until the sides are baked and the center is still a bit soft. Remove and transfer to a wire rack to cool.
3. If you’re using a medium cookie scoop, adjust the bake time – it will take a bit longer. 
4. If you are not using cocoa powder, the cookies are done when they are golden brown.

5: Add The Nutella Filling

1. Portion the Nutella into a microwave-safe bowl and heat in the microwave for 30 seconds to soften.
2. Fill the indentation on top of each cookie with the softened Nutella.
3. Allow to set before serving if you love to eat Nutella cookies warm or let the cookies cool completely.

Storage

Storing. Store Nutella cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-5 days.

If you refrigerate Nutella cookies, the molten Nutella will harden and you need to give it some time to soften back at room temperature or for a few seconds in the oven or microwave.

Freezing. You can also freeze baked cookies for 2-3 months. It is best to wrap them individually in some foil for freezing.

Making ahead. You can make the cookie dough ahead of time: prepare it and roll the dough into balls, place it on the baking sheet, then cover it with plastic wrap and store it in the fridge for up to 2 days.

Substitutions & Variations

• Nutella chocolate chip cookies. You can add chocolate chips to the dough, just like when making regular chocolate chip cookies.
• Peanut butter cookies. Simply replace Nutella with peanut butter and you will get another cookie recipe that will taste incredible. Nut Butters spread will also work! 
• Nutella Crinkle cookies. Follow the recipe but at the end, roll the cookies in the confectioner’s sugar before baking.
• 3 Ingredient Nutella Cookies. You simply mix flour, eggs, and Nutella in a large bowl, shape the dough into balls and bake! Perfect idea for new bakers.
• Nutella-stuffed cookies. Practically the same, but we don’t mix the Nutella into the dough, we wrap the dough around a dollop of Nutella, lay the cookies out on cookie sheets, and bake. You can also use Nutella in the dough and caramel bits for filling to make caramel-stuffed Nutella cookies.
• You can skip cocoa powder and the end result will be soft white-ish cookies filled with dark gooey Nutella, also a cool option!
• If you love a sweet and salty combo – sprinkle some sea salt over the top of Nutella cookies.
• Thicker and chewier cookies. You can make the flour mixture with baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Baking soda gives the crisp to the edges.

Tips To Make The Best Chewy Nutella Cookies

• Do not skip chilling the dough. The dough needs to be cool to hold its shape. If you don’t wait enough time while baking, the cookies will spread out too much.
• If using a few baking sheets and working in batches, keep the remaining dough refrigerated.
• Nutella cookies stacked in a small plastic/gift bag make an amazing gift for coworkers or neighbors.
• When making stuffed Nutella cookie recipes, you can quickly freeze the Nutella balls for the dough so it is easier to wrap the dough around it (scoop the portions on a cookie sheet and freeze). Also, spray the measuring cup with a non-stick cooking spray to measure Nutella and not waste too much of the good stuff sticking to the sides.
• If baking frozen cookie dough, give it an extra 2 minutes in the oven.
• As long as the edges are done, a little softer center of the cookies is okay, they are fully baked. Take them out of the oven.

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