Nutella Cookies

Name: Nutella Cookies
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 1 - 2 dz.
Ingredients: 1 1/2 c. Nutella; 3 tbsp. brown sugar; 1 egg + 1 egg yolk; 3/4 c. all-purpose flour; 3/4 c. chocolate chips (optional); Flaky sea salt, for sprinkling

Chocolate cookies have never been easier!

By Carrie Marie SawyerUpdated: Nov 28, 2023

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the pioneer woman's nutella cookies recipe

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Yields:

1 - 2 dz.

Prep Time:

5 mins

Total Time:

20 mins

Who knew a batch of cookies could be so easy? Nutella cookies are a five ingredient, no-mess way to whip up a quick chocolate dessert. This recipe is as decadent as double chocolate cookies, without the butter and cocoa powder. Instead, Nutella, a chocolate-hazelnut spread, provides the smooth, creamy base necessary for the perfect cookie dough. With a balancing sprinkle of flaky sea salt on top, these rich, gooey cookies are the ultimate after-school-snack, bake sale treat, or grab-and-go dessert for any occasion!

What ingredients are in Nutella cookies?

Just five pantry essentials! Nutella, brown sugar and eggs give moisture, while all-purpose flour brings everything together. Last but not least, chocolate chips provide rich chocolate flavor to contrast the lighter hazelnut base.

Should you refrigerate Nutella?

Nope! Keep your jar of Nutella stored in the pantry at room temperature. When refrigerated, Nutella hardens which makes it difficult to mix into cookies, or just spread on toast.

Are these cookies chewy or crispy?

Both! The first bite of a Nutella cookies yields a crispy edge, before hitting the chewy center studded with melting chocolate chips. Rolling into balls and pressing the dough with a glass before baking allows the interior of the cookie to bake evenly, while the exterior bakes up crackly.

Is flaky sea salt important?

Yes, in a way! Sprinkling the freshly baked cookies with flaky sea salt is the final touch to elevate the bittersweet notes of these Nutella cookies and bring out their full potential. If flaky salt is nowhere to be found, add 1/2 teaspoon of salt to the dough before rolling and baking.

Can Nutella cookies be frozen?

Yes, these cookies keep well in the freezer. Keep a stash frozen for whenever chocolate cravings strike!

What can I do with extra Nutella?

Too much Nutella is a great problem to have! Stir Nutella into your favorite hot chocolate recipe, swirl some into a loaf of banana bread for a chocolaty twist, spoon it onto thumbprint cookies once they've finished baking or use it as the ultimate topper for ice cream, pancakes, or French toast. You could even use it to make Ree Drummond's addictive Nutella wontons. The options are truly endless!

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Ingredients

Directions

1. Step 1Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. Step 2In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the Nutella and brown sugar on medium speed until glossy, about 2 minutes. Add the egg and yolk, beating well and scraping the sides of the bowl as needed. Add the flour and mix until incorporated, scraping the bottom of the bowl to ensure there are no flour pockets. Fold in the chocolate chips, if using.
3. Step 3Lay sheets of parchment paper on 2 cookie sheets. Roll dough into 1 1/2 tablespoon balls and press gently with the bottom of a glass. Bake until the edges of the cookies are set and no longer glossy, 8 to 10 minutes. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt and let sit for 3 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.