Description
These Nutella-Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies are the perfect sweet treat featuring a gooey Nutella center wrapped in a soft, chewy chocolate chip cookie. With a balanced blend of melted butter, brown sugar, and classic vanilla, these cookies offer a delightful texture contrast and rich chocolatey flavor that’s sure to satisfy any dessert craving.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg plus 1 egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Add-ins
- 1 1/4 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- About 20 teaspoons Nutella (frozen into dollops)
Instructions
- Freeze Nutella Dollops: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and drop 20 small teaspoons of Nutella onto it. Freeze for at least 30 minutes or until firm to prevent melting during baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt ensuring they are evenly combined for proper leavening and flavor distribution.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the melted and slightly cooled unsalted butter with the brown sugar and granulated sugar until the mixture is smooth and creamy, creating a rich base.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add the large egg, egg yolk, and pure vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture, mixing until well combined to form a smooth batter.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until a cohesive cookie dough forms, being careful not to overmix.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the semisweet chocolate chips to distribute them evenly throughout the dough.
- Assemble Cookies: Scoop about 2 tablespoons of dough and flatten it slightly in your hand. Place a frozen Nutella dollop in the center, wrap the dough completely around it, and roll into a sealed ball to encase the Nutella.
- Chill Dough Balls: Place the formed cookie dough balls on a tray and chill them in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to prevent spreading during baking.
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) preparing it for baking the cookies evenly.
- Bake Cookies: Arrange the chilled cookie dough balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are golden while the centers remain soft and gooey.
- Cool Before Serving: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 to 10 minutes so they set properly and are easier to handle before serving.
Notes
- Chilling the dough prevents the cookies from spreading too much, ensuring the Nutella center stays gooey.
- Store leftover cookies in an airtight container for up to 4 days to maintain freshness.
- For longer storage, freeze the cookies and thaw before serving.
