Description
These soft and fudgy Nutella cookies are a delightful treat combining the rich, chocolate-hazelnut flavor of Nutella with a tender, chewy cookie texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup butter (room temperature)
- 2 eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup Nutella spread (room temperature)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2/3 cup white granulated sugar
- 1 cup finely chopped hazelnuts
Instructions
- Sift together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt into a bowl.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter on medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes.
- Gradually add the brown sugar and granulated sugar, beating for another 2 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Beat in the Nutella spread and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Reduce mixer speed to low and gradually add the sifted flour mixture, stirring until combined.
- Cover the cookie dough tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 4 hours or overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Scoop dough balls using a cookie scoop and roll in finely chopped hazelnuts.
- Place dough balls about 2 inches apart on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes until set but soft in the center. Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- For medium-size cookies, use a #40 scoop.
- Adjust baking time if using a different scoop size.
- Prep Time: 4 hours
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg