Description
Rich, fudgy chocolate cookies with a crackly top and a warm, gooey Nutella center. These easy-to-make treats offer the texture of a brownie with the convenience of a cookie.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (100g) light brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 large egg yolk, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup (20g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup Nutella (for filling)
- Chocolate chips (optional, for extra chocolatey bites)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat the room-temperature butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes with a mixer).
- Beat in the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix on low speed or fold with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Portion the dough into 1.5-tablespoon balls. Place them on a baking sheet and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes.
- Take a chilled dough ball, flatten it slightly, and place a teaspoon of Nutella in the center. Fold the dough over the Nutella to seal it completely and roll back into a ball.
- Place the stuffed dough balls on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 9-11 minutes, until edges are set but centers are still soft.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Chilling the dough is crucial to prevent spreading and help the cookies hold their shape around the Nutella center. Do not overbake; the centers will continue to cook on the hot baking sheet. For best results, serve warm. Dough balls can be frozen raw and baked from frozen, adding 1-2 minutes to baking time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 24
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 36
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 4
Keywords: Nutella cookies, brownie cookies, stuffed cookies, chocolate dessert, easy baking, hazelnut spread, crackly top cookies