Description
Rich, chewy chocolate cookies stuffed with a frozen center of Nutella that melts into a gooey, molten river when baked. These cookies are crispy on the outside, soft in the middle, and ready in just 15 minutes of active prep time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (220g) packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups (315g) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (50g) unsweetened cocoa powder (Dutch-processed recommended)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup (170g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup (250g) Nutella, frozen into 1-tablespoon portions
Instructions
- Spoon Nutella into an ice cube tray or mini muffin tin (about 1 tablespoon per portion). Freeze for at least 15-30 minutes until solid.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes with an electric mixer).
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract until combined.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix. Fold in chocolate chips.
- Take a tablespoon of dough, flatten in palm, place one frozen Nutella ball in center, and wrap dough around it, sealing completely. Roll into a smooth ball.
- Place cookie balls on prepared baking sheets, about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers are still soft.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Ensure Nutella is frozen solid to prevent leaking. Do not overmix the dough to maintain a chewy texture. If the dough is too warm, chill assembled cookies for 15-20 minutes before baking. Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28
- Sodium: 180
- Fat: 16
- Saturated Fat: 9
- Carbohydrates: 42
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 4
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