Nutella Stuffed Cookies Recipe makes a delicious treat that is completely over the top. These Chocolate Chip Nutella Stuffed Cookies make an irresistible dessert.
Nutella stuffed chocolate chip cookies might just be my new favorite cookie recipe. Anyone that loves hazelnut spread needs to make these Nutella filled cookies.
We recently made Deep Fried Nutella with frozen Nutella and this easy and delicious Nutella Pie Recipe and Nutella Mug Cake. Go ahead and add these to your list to make because they are both amazing. You will also love Nutella Frosting and Nutella Bars.
These cookies are so rich and delicious. You will not be disappointed. We love easy cookie recipes and also make Oatmeal Scotchies and Pistachio Cookies.
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Why We Love This Recipe
It combines delicious hazelnut spread with gooey chocolate chip cookies for an amazing cookie. This recipe is the best of both worlds, and each bite is rich and decadent.
You get a little bit of chocolate and Nutella spread in each fabulous bite. I am so excited for you to try this luscious cookie recipe. You might also like our Peanut Butter Stuffed Cookies and Peanut Butter Stuffed Chocolate Cookies.
Ingredients
- Unsalted Butter. Soften the butter at room temperature.
- Nutella. You can try other brands of hazelnut spread but we prefer Nutella.
- Brown Sugar. The Best Brown Sugar Substitutes.
- Large Eggs. Room temperature
- Vanilla Extract. Use pure vanilla extract.
- Baking Soda. Best Baking Soda Substitutes
- All Purpose Flour. For the most accurate results, spoon the flour instead of scooping into the measuring cup.
- Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips. Use a good quality chocolate.
Find the complete ingredients at the bottom of the page.
Substitutions and Additions
- Sea Salt. Sprinkle sea salt on top of the cookies for a sweet and salty taste. Make sure to do this as soon as they come out of the oven so it sticks to the cookies.
- Sugar cookies. Substitute sugar cookie dough instead of chocolate chip in this recipe for a new flavor twist.
How to Make Nutella Stuffed Cookies
Step 1. Brown the butter. Melt the butter in a saucepan over low heat. Once melted, bring the butter to a low boil. Watch the butter closely, stirring frequently, until the butter becomes an amber color. Then pour the mixture in a large heatproof bowl and set aside for the butter to cool for 25-30 minutes.
Step 2. Prepare the Nutella. Line a baking sheet with wax paper. Then drop 24 scoops of Nutella onto the baking sheet. Freeze for at least 20 minutes.
Step 3. Make the cookie dough. Stir the sugars into the cooled browned butter with a wooden spoon until combined.
Step 4. Then add in the eggs, vanilla extract, baking powder, baking soda, cornstarch and salt.
Step 5. Then gradually stir in the flour.
Step 6. Stir until just combined. Be careful not to over mix.
Step 7. Gently fold in the chocolate. Do not use a stand mixer or hand mixer for this step. Chill the cookie dough for 15-20 minutes.
Step 8. Form the dough into balls. I like to use a cookie scoop to make them all the same size. Then gently make a well into each of the cookie dough balls.
Step 9. Place a frozen piece of the Nutella into the cookie dough.
Step 10. Form the dough around the Nutella.
Step 11. Bake the cookies on a lined baking sheet for 8-10 minutes. Allow the cookies to sit on the baking sheets for 5 minutes.
Step 12. Then move the cookies to cooling racks to cool completely.
Storage
Store the leftover cookies in an airtight container for up to 1 week. Store a piece of bread in the container with the cookies to keep them soft.
How to Freeze
These delicious cookies can actually be frozen so you can enjoy them anytime the craving hits. There are 2 options.
You can freeze the cookies after baked. Just place the cookies into a freezer safe container or bag. I recommend placing wax paper in between the cookies to keep them from sticking.
They can be frozen and taken out to enjoy when you want a sweet treat. It is easiest to allow them to thaw overnight in the refrigerator.
The second option involves freezing the dough. Form the cookies as normal but do not bake them. Flash freeze the cookies by placing on a baking sheet and freezing for 1 to 2 hours.
Then transfer the cookies to a freezer container. The dough can be frozen up to 3 months and then baked as normal. You will need to add a couple extra minutes to the baking time if frozen.
Learn how to freeze cookie dough to enjoy a treat any day of the week.
Expert Tips
- Freeze the Nutella. This is the key to making the cookies turn out so perfect. It will be far too soft if the Nutella isn’t frozen prior to being baked. Also, do this step before making the cookie dough so you won’t have to wait.
- Allow the cookies to set. The cookies will be very fragile once baked. Allow them to sit for 5 minutes on the baking sheet and then move to a cooling rack. This will help the cookies hold their shape.
- Work fast. The nutella will become warm the more it is handled. Work fast to stuff the cookies and prepare them to be baked.
- Don’t overmix the dough. Combine until the ingredients are mixed together. Don’t continue to stir or the texture of the cookies won’t be the same.
More Easy Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipes
- Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Strawberry Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Best Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
- Caramel Stuffed Cookies
This Nutella Stuffed Cookies Recipe is so easy to make and really delicious. Everyone will be hooked once you make Nutella Stuffed Cookies. Give it a try today and leave a comment.
Nutella Stuffed Cookies Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted Butter
- 1 cup Nutella
- 1 cup Brown Sugar
- 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
- 2 Large Eggs room temperature
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
- 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
- 1 Teaspoon Baking Soda
- 2 teaspoon Cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 2 1/2 cups All Purpose Flour
- 1 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
Instructions
To Brown the Butter:
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over low heat.ย Once the butter is melted, bring the butter to a low boil.ย Stir with a wooden spoon and continue to cook the butter over medium heat.ย Watch the butter closely, stirring frequently, until the butter becomes an amber color.ย Then pour the mixture in a large heatproof bowl and set aside for the butter to cool for 25-30 minutes.
To Prepare the Nutella:
- Line a baking sheet with wax paper.ย In 2 teaspoon size portions, drop 24 scoops of Nutella onto the baking sheet.ย Place the sheet in the freezer for at least 20 minutes.
To Make the Cookie Dough:
- Stir the sugars into the cooled browned butter with a wooden spoon or spatula until combined.ย Then add in the eggs, vanilla extract, baking powder, baking soda, cornstarch and salt.
- Then gradually stir in the flour until just combined.ย Be careful not to over mix.
- Fold the chocolate chips into the cookie dough and chill the cookie dough for 15-20 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Scoop the cookie dough out into approximately 3 tablespoons size cookie balls.ย Gently make a well into each of the cookie dough balls and place a frozen piece of the Nutella into the cookie dough and form the dough around the Nutella.
- Place the cookie dough balls on a baking sheet.ย Bake for 8-10 minutes until the edges of the cookies are slightly golden brown.
- Allow the cookies to sit on the baking sheets for 5 minutes.ย Then move them to cooling racks to cool completely.
- Then the cookies are ready to serve and enjoy!
