Description
Indulge in warm, gooey Nutella-Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies, featuring a crisp exterior packed with semisweet chocolate chips and a luscious, creamy Nutella center. Perfectly soft and golden, these cookies offer a delightful surprise with every bite.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Filling
- Nutella (about 1 tablespoon per cookie)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper to prepare for baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, which should take about 2 to 3 minutes to ensure proper aeration.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract, mixing thoroughly after each addition until the mixture is well combined and smooth.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and a pinch of salt to distribute the leavening agent evenly throughout the flour.
- Form Cookie Dough: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, stirring until a soft cookie dough forms. Then gently fold in the semisweet chocolate chips to incorporate evenly.
- Prepare Nutella Centers: Scoop roughly 1 tablespoon of Nutella for each cookie and place these spoonfuls on a small baking sheet or plate. Freeze the Nutella for at least 15 minutes to firm it, making it easier to encase in dough.
- Assemble Cookies: Take a small portion of cookie dough and flatten it in your hand. Place a frozen spoonful of Nutella in the center and carefully fold the dough around the Nutella to fully enclose it, forming a sealed ball. Repeat this process for all cookies to ensure each has a creamy filling.
- Bake: Arrange the stuffed cookie dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges turn lightly golden but the centers remain soft and gooey.
- Cool & Serve: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for several minutes to set, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve warm to enjoy the melty Nutella center at its best.
Notes
- Freezing the Nutella before assembling helps prevent it from leaking out during baking.
- Do not overbake; the centers should remain soft for the perfect gooey texture.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
- For a dairy-free version, use dairy-free butter and a hazelnut spread alternative.
