Nutella Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies are melt in mouth cookies which are crispy on the outside, soft and gooey inside filled with nutella plus additional hint of salt in every single bite which will totally make you go crazy over these cookies.
Cookies are not only easy to make but tastes delicious too. These are always on my menu for potlucks, parties, birthdays or any get together. These are also great option for your kids lunchbox.
I can confidently say that these are the best cookies you will ever make. This is one of my old blog post. I am updating it with new pictures. The only difference between my old and new recipe is that I have substituted butter with brown butter and I like this version more than the earlier one. You will love the nutty flavor in the cookies that comes from brown butter or ghee.
How to make brown butter?
- Cut the butter into cubes, add it to pan and melt it over medium low heat.
- Once the butter is melted, increase the heat little above medium.
- Keep scraping and swirling the pan using with spatula or spoon during the process.
- The butter will foam and sizzle around the edges. Slowly the bubble or foam dissolves and lightly brown specs will start forming at the bottom
- Keep an eye on stove the entire time as there is very few seconds between brown butter and burnt butter. Once you smell the nutty aroma of the butter, switch off the flame. Transfer it to heat proof bowl immediately.
- Let it cool down completely before using it in any baking recipes.
Why use melted butter or brown butter in cookies?
Melted butter will result in chewy cookies. But make sure you add right amount of flour along with it to avoid from making your cookie more greasy.
How to stuff Nutella in cookies?
Chilled nutella makes it easy to work with while baking cookies. Take about 1 ½ to 2 tablespoon of dough and shape them into ball. Flatten it into the palm of your hand. Now add 2 teaspoon of chilled nutella in the middle and fold the dough around it.
Now re-roll it again into ball. This need not be perfect ball. Just make sure Nutella isn't coming out. Add more dough here if necessary. Place the dough balls on baking sheet lined with parchment paper 2 inches apart and very gently press them.
Is Nutella (Hazelnut Spread) vegan?
Nutella contains skim milk powder which is derived from milk of cow. Hence its not vegan.
Tips to make the best cookies
- Once the cookie dough is done, keep it in refrigerator atleast for 1 hour. Longer you keep it, better it absorbs the buttery flavor and gives you the most delicious cookie.
- Do not over bake the cookies
- Use good amount of chocolate chips.
How do you make chocolate chips gooey?
The only tip is to never over bake the cookies. They make look undone but they actually are.
Why do cookies spread or flatten?
- Over mixing the ingredients will make your cookies flat. This makes your dough warm. Better idea is to chill the dough even before you bake.
- Also bake the cookies at the right temperature.
You can also try some of these recipes using Nutella
Some of my favorite, best and easy cookie recipes
Detailed Recipe for Nutella Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies
NUTELLA STUFFED CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES
Ingredients
- ½ cup Melted Butter or Brown Butter or Ghee
- ½ cup Brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon White sugar
- 1 Egg
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon Baking soda
- ½ teaspoon Baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
- 1 ¼ cup All purpose flour
- 1 cup Semi sweet chocolate chips
- 6 to 8 tablespoon Hazelnut Nutella Spread, chilled in refrigerator
- Sea salt, to sprinkle
Instructions
Step I
- Mix butter, brown sugar and white sugar until well blended.
- Beat egg and vanilla extract until combined. To this add, baking soda, baking powder, salt, flour and mix just until combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Cover the dough with plastic wrap and keep it in refrigerator for 1 ½ to 2 hour
Step II
- Preheat the oven to 350 degree F
- Take about 1 ½ to 2 tablespoon of dough and shape them into ball. Flatten it into the palm of your hand. If you are finding it difficult to work with the chilled dough you can thaw it for 15 minutes.
- Now add 2 teaspoon of nutella in the middle and fold the dough around it. Now re-roll it again into ball. This need not be perfect ball. Just make sure Nutella isn’t coming out. Add more dough here if necessary.
- Place the dough balls on baking sheet lined with parchment paper 2 inches apart and very gently press them
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or till the edges of cookie becomes golden brown. The time may vary depending on the oven and the thickness of your cookies.
- As soon as they are out of oven sprinkle sea salt. The cookies may look undone but they will continue to cook as they are out of the oven.
- Let it continue to cool for 2 to 5 minutes before transferring it to cooling rack.
- Nutella Filled Chocolate Chip Cookies are ready. Serve and enjoy.
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Ingredients to prepare Nutella Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies
½ cup Melted Butter or Brown Butter
½ cup Brown Sugar
1 tablespoon White Sugar
1 Egg
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
½ teaspoon Baking soda
½ teaspoon Baking powder
¼ teaspoon Salt
1 ¼ cup All purpose Flour
1 cup Semi sweet chocolate chip
6 to 8 tablespoon Nutella Hazelnut Spread, chilled in refrigerator
Steps to prepare Nutella Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies
Step I
- Mix butter, brown sugar and white sugar until well blended.
- Beat egg and vanilla extract until combined
- To this add, baking soda, baking powder, salt, flour and mix just until combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Cover the dough with plastic wrap and keep it in refrigerator for 1 ½ to 2 hours.
Step II
- Preheat the oven to 350 degree F.
- Take about 1 ½ to 2 tablespoon of dough and shape them into ball. Flatten it into the palm of your hand. If you are finding it difficult to work with the chilled dough you can thaw it for 15 minutes.
- Now add 2 teaspoon of nutella in the middle and fold the dough around it. Now re-roll it again into ball. This need not be perfect ball. Just make sure Nutella isn't coming out. Add more dough here if necessary.
- Place the dough balls on baking sheet lined with parchment paper 2 inches apart and very gently press them.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or till the edges of cookie becomes golden brown. The time may vary depending on the oven and the thickness of your cookies.
- As soon as they are out of oven sprinkle sea salt. The cookies may look undone but they will continue to cook as they are out of the oven.
- Let it continue to cool for 2 to 5 minutes before transferring it to cooling rack.
- Nutella Filled Chocolate Chip Cookies are ready. Serve and enjoy.
Marisa F. Stewart
I've made these cookies before and they are worth the extra effort instead of plain chocolate chip cookies. Now don't get me wrong -- I LOVE CC cookies but when I want a little extra this recipe does the job.
Debbie
I have to agree with you..These were the best cookies I have ever made. They were soft , gooey and nutella in every bite. I have found my new favorite cookie, my quest is over and my life is complete.
Nicoletta De Angelis Nardelli
I love cookies that are crispy on the outside and soft inside! Plus, can we talk about the oozy Nutella in the middle?? I don't think there's anything more scrumptious!
Jo
These stuffed cookies looks so delicious! Who can resist Nutella!