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This image shows a plate of Nutella cookies with visible chocolate chips and chopped hazelnuts, looking soft and chewy, perfect for sharing or enjoying as a sweet treat.

Nutella Cookies Recipe

These Nutella cookies are a chocolate lover's dream! With a soft, chewy texture and rich Nutella flavor, they’re easy to make with just a few ingredients. Perfect for satisfying sweet cravings or sharing with friends.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 24 people
Calories 180 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Parchment paper or aluminum foil
  • Baking sheets
  • Spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Electric mixer

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup milk chocolate chips
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 cup butter, at room temperature
  • 1 cup chocolate-hazelnut spread (such as Nutella®)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup chopped hazelnuts
  • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 egg

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
    This image shows the oven being preheated to 350°F while baking sheets are lined with parchment paper, preparing for the Nutella cookie dough to be placed and baked.
  • In a medium bowl, cream the butter and sugar using an electric mixer until the mixture is light and fluffy.
    This image shows butter and sugar being creamed together in a mixing bowl with an electric mixer, creating a light and fluffy base for the Nutella cookie dough.
  • Add the egg and vanilla extract, beating until well combined.
    This image shows an egg, vanilla extract, and Nutella being added to the creamed butter and sugar mixture, creating a rich and smooth cookie batter.
  • Incorporate the chocolate-hazelnut spread, mixing until smooth.
  • Gradually add the flour and cocoa powder, mixing until fully integrated.
    This image shows flour and cocoa powder being gradually mixed into the Nutella cookie batter, ensuring a thick and chocolatey dough texture
  • Fold in the chocolate chips and hazelnuts.
    This image shows chocolate chips and chopped hazelnuts being folded into the Nutella cookie dough, adding extra crunch and sweetness to the cookies.
  • Spoon the dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
    This image shows spoonfuls of Nutella cookie dough being scooped onto the prepared baking sheets, spaced 2 inches apart to ensure even baking.
  • Bake for 8 minutes, then turn off the oven and let the cookies sit inside for an additional 2 minutes.
    This image shows the Nutella cookies baking in the oven, rising to a soft and chewy consistency with a rich chocolate and hazelnut flavor.
  • Enjoy them warm, or transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
    This image shows freshly baked Nutella cookies cooling on a wire rack, ready to be enjoyed warm or at room temperature with their gooey centers and crispy edges.

Notes

  • You can use sliced hazelnuts instead of chopped ones if you prefer.
  • The dough can be split into two batches.
  • Store the second batch in a plastic bag in the refrigerator for a few days or freeze it for extended storage.
  • Before baking, allow the dough to return to room temperature before placing it on the cookie sheet.