PrintSoft Nutella Cookies with Gooey Centers
Discover how to make incredibly soft and gooey Nutella cookies with a rich hazelnut chocolate flavor. These easy cookies are perfect for holiday baking and sharing.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 11 min
- Total Time: 1 hr 31 min
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup Nutella
- 1/2 cup chopped hazelnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Gently fold in the Nutella until streaks of chocolate appear throughout the dough. Do not overmix.
- If using, stir in the chopped hazelnuts.
- Cover the dough and chill for at least 1 hour, or until firm enough to scoop. This step is crucial for achieving a gooey center.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between cookies.
- Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown and the centers still look soft and slightly underbaked. For an extra gooey center, err on the side of less baking time.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For an even more intense Nutella flavor, you can place a small dollop of Nutella in the center of each cookie dough ball before baking.
- These cookies are best enjoyed warm, with their molten centers.
- Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Consider these cookies as a delightful addition to your meal planning, offering a sweet treat that’s easy to prepare.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg