Browned butter, dark chocolate chunks, and a hidden center of hazelnut spread make these Nutella filled cookies a serious contender for your next baking project. The contrast between the crisp, buttery edges of the dough and the molten, gooey center creates a satisfying textural experience that holds up well against a cold glass of milk.
Using frozen dollops of hazelnut spread is the trick to ensuring the filling stays contained while the dough bakes to a golden, chewy consistency. A final pinch of flakey sea salt balances the sweetness of the sugars and the intensity of the chocolate, rounding out the profile of these straightforward, crowd-pleasing treats.
These are best enjoyed warm shortly after cooling, when the chocolate is still soft and the center remains molten. They offer a reliable way to satisfy a craving for something sweet and decadent without needing to spend an entire afternoon in the kitchen.
Read Full StoryIf you have a serious weakness for hazelnut spread, these filled treats are just the beginning of your baking adventures. For a slightly different take on the classic bakery style, you might enjoy whipping up a batch of our chewy Nutella cookies, which distribute that iconic cocoa flavor throughout every bite. Alternatively, if you want a faster bake with a crispy exterior, the air fried stuffed cookies offer a convenient way to get that warm, molten center without turning on the oven.
Key Ingredients
- Hazelnut Cocoa Spread: Frozen spoonfuls of this spread provide the gooey, indulgent center of the cookies.
- Chocolate Chunks: These add rich pockets of melted chocolate throughout the cookie dough.
- Light Brown Sugar: This provides a deep sweetness and helps create a chewy, soft texture.
- Butter: Softened salted butter is creamed with sugar to form the base of the cookie dough.
- Flaky Salt: Sprinkled on top, this enhances the richness of the chocolate and hazelnut flavors.
- Vanilla Essence: Provides the essential aromatic base that balances the sweetness of the sugars.
More Decadent Sweets and Stuffed Treats
- Marble Cake With Nutella Swirls: This elegant loaf is a perfect choice if you want to pair that same hazelnut flavor with a soft, buttery crumb.
- Vegan Matcha Cookies With Mochi Red Bean Filling: If you love the contrast of a hidden center, these chewy, mochi-filled cookies provide an interesting texture profile for your dessert rotation.
- Snowball Cookies: These classic melt-in-your-mouth bites are a staple for any cookie jar and provide a lighter, buttery counterpart to richer chocolate-based recipes.
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