Ingredients

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • Nutella, for stuffing (about 1 to 1.5 cups)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Nutella: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Scoop out teaspoon-sized dollops of Nutella onto the parchment paper. Freeze for at least 30 minutes until firm.
  2. Make the Cookie Dough:
    • In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
    • Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla extract.
    • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
    • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
    • Fold in the chocolate chips.
  3. Stuff the Cookies:
    • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
    • Scoop out about 2 tablespoons of cookie dough and flatten it in your hand. Place a frozen Nutella dollop in the center, then wrap the dough around the Nutella, making sure to seal it completely.
    • Place the stuffed dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  4. Bake the Cookies:
    • Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown but the centers are still slightly soft.
    • Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  5. Enjoy:
    • Serve the cookies warm or at room temperature. Store any leftovers in an airtight container.

Tips

  • Make sure the Nutella is well-frozen to make stuffing easier.
  • Don’t overbake the cookies; they should be soft and chewy with a gooey Nutella center.
  • You can also sprinkle a bit of sea salt on top of the cookies before baking for a sweet-salty flavor combination.

Enjoy your Nutella-stuffed cookies!