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I gotta tell you about my go-to cookie that makes everyone beg for more. These Nutella-Filled Cookies came from a midnight kitchen adventure and now they're what everyone asks me to bring. Think about sinking your teeth into a soft, chocolatey cookie and finding gooey Nutella inside. It's basically cookie paradise and they're surprisingly simple to throw together.
What Makes Them Irresistible
The magic of these cookies is all about how they feel when you eat them. They've got those slightly crunchy edges with a soft middle and that warm Nutella center just melts away as you bite. They look like you spent hours making them but between us, you can whip these up whenever you need a chocolate fix.
What You'll Need
- Nutella: Our hidden treasure that we'll stick in the freezer so it doesn't escape during baking.
- Flour: Just grab the all purpose kind from your pantry, nothing complicated needed.
- Brown Sugar: This brings that lovely caramel taste and keeps everything nice and chewy.
- Unsalted Butter: The base that brings richness to every bite.
- Baking Soda: A small amount makes them rise just right.
- Honey: My hidden trick for cookies that stay soft for days after baking.
- Egg: Warm it up on the counter first so it blends better with everything else.
- Chocolate Chips: Because who doesn't want extra chocolate in every bite.
- Vanilla Extract: Makes the whole cookie taste better, you'll see.
- Salt: A tiny bit makes all other flavors taste more like themselves.
How To Make Them
- Step 1: Prepare Nutella Discs
- Drop big spoonfuls of Nutella on a lined sheet, press them down a bit and stick them in the freezer. Keep them there at least an hour until they're completely hard.
- Step 2: Make the Dough
- Put all your dry stuff in one bowl. In another, mix your melted butter, sugar, vanilla and honey together. Add your egg, stir everything up, then mix in your dry ingredients. Let it chill in the fridge until it gets firm, about 90 minutes.
- Step 3: Assemble the Cookies
- Cut your cold dough into 10 equal chunks. Flatten each piece, put a frozen Nutella disc in the middle, wrap the dough all around it and make sure it's sealed tight. Roll them into balls and stick a few chocolate chips on top.
- Step 4: Bake
- Put them on your cookie sheet with plenty of room and bake at 350°F for 12 minutes. You want golden edges but the middle should still look a bit underdone. Let them sit on the tray for 10 minutes before you move them.
Tricks For Success
- Don't rush the freezing step or you'll end up with Nutella running everywhere.
- The dough needs time in the fridge, it might seem like extra work but your cookies will turn out way better.
- Make sure you seal the dough completely around the Nutella or it'll burst out during baking.
- Don't crowd your baking sheet, these cookies need room to grow while they bake.
Ways To Enjoy
Nothing beats these cookies when they're still warm and the Nutella inside is all gooey. They're perfect with a glass of cold milk, but they also go great with your morning coffee or topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. They'll stay good in a container for three days though at my house they vanish in hours.
About The Ingredients
I always pick brown sugar because it gives that awesome chewy texture. Adding that bit of honey means they won't get hard and stale. The baking soda creates those perfect crispy edges and always add the vanilla and salt, they bring out all the flavors in your cookies.
Mix It Up
I sometimes swap the filling for peanut butter or Biscoff spread instead. During Christmas I'll throw some cinnamon in the dough and top them with white chocolate chips. Once you get the basic idea down, you can play around with so many different flavors.
Frequently Asked Questions
- → Why wait 15 minutes before eating?
After 15 minutes, the edges have the perfect crunch, and the Nutella inside is still warm and gooey. It’s the best way to enjoy them!
- → What’s the point of freezing Nutella?
Freezing makes Nutella easier to pop into the dough, and it stays put as you handle and bake the cookies.
- → Can these cookies be stored for later?
Absolutely! Keep them in an airtight container, and they’ll stay fresh with the ideal texture for up to three days.
- → Why add honey or corn syrup?
This small addition speeds up browning for that golden, caramelized color and also helps the insides stay moist and tender.
- → What if my dough feels too sticky?
That’s normal! Just pop it into the fridge for about an hour and a half. Keep the extra dough chilling while you work.