Stuffed Nutella Cookies with Hazelnut Cream Center
Decadent chocolate cookies stuffed with a rich Nutella and hazelnut cream center, offering a gooey surprise in every bite. Perfect for holiday baking or as an impressive homemade gift.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour sifted
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder Dutch-process preferred
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened to room temperature
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar packed
- 1 large egg at room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup Nutella for filling
- 1/4 cup finely chopped toasted hazelnuts for the cream center and topping
- 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips optional, for extra texture
Notes
Storage: Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Make-Ahead: The dough can be made and stuffed into balls 1 day ahead; refrigerate until ready to bake. Variations: Substitute almond extract for vanilla or use white chocolate chips for a different flavor profile. Serving Suggestion: Warm slightly in the microwave for 10 seconds to recreate the gooey center experience.