Best Stuffed Nutella Cookies

close up view of plated nutella cookies with one broken in half to reveal the melty chocolate center

Nutella stuffed cookies are buttery cookies with a fudgy chocolate hazelnut center. Make these easy Nutella cookies in less than one hour and share them with family and friends. (This recipe is gluten-free.)

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: Gluten-Free

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 10

Chill Time: 30

Total Time: 50

Servings:

Calories: 977kcal

Ingredients

15 tbsp Nutella
½ cup melted butter
1 egg
1 cup brown sugar
2 cups Gluten-Free All Purpose Flour that contains xanthan gum
¾ tsp salt
1 tsp baking soda
½ tbsp vanilla extract
4 oz semisweet chocolate bar very finely chopped optional
4 oz raw hazelnuts, finely chopped optional

Instructions

Prepare Nutella Balls: Scoop small portions (about 1 teaspoon each) of Nutella onto a parchment-lined tray. Freeze these Nutella portions for at least 30 minutes until they are firm.
Mix Nutella, Egg, and Vanilla. In a large bowl, sugar, egg, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and well blended.
Combine Dry Ingredients. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt.
Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Optional: Add Mix-ins. If you want to add extra texture, fold in chopped nuts, chocolate chips, or hazelnuts into the cookie dough.
Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Scoop Cookie Dough. Scoop a tablespoon of cookie dough and flatten it in your palm. Place a frozen Nutella ball in the center and wrap the dough around it, forming a ball. You may need to add more cookie dough to cover the top. Make sure the dough is completely sealed around the Nutella.
Place on Baking Sheet. Arrange the Nutella-stuffed cookie dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each.
Flatten Cookies (Optional). You can flatten the cookies slightly with the back of a spoon or fork for a classic cookie shape
Bake. Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are set. The centers may still be soft but will firm up as they cool.
Cool. Allow the Nutella-stuffed cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy!

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