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Nutella Stuffed Sugar Cookies Recipe

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Delight in these delicious Nutella Stuffed Sugar Cookies, featuring a soft, buttery dough wrapped around a gooey center of rich Nutella. Perfectly sweet and lightly crisp on the edges, these cookies offer a delectable surprise with every bite, making them an irresistible treat for any occasion.

Ingredients

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Nutella Filling

  • 1/2 cup Nutella

Cookie Dough

  • 2 3/4 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar (plus extra for rolling)
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter (room temperature)
  • 1 large Egg (room temperature)
  • 1 Large Egg Yolk (room temperature)
  • 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract

Instructions

  1. Prepare Nutella Dollops: Using a teaspoon, place small dollops of Nutella about 1 teaspoon in size onto parchment-lined baking pans. Freeze these dollops until firm to make handling easier.
  2. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside for later use.
  3. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and sea salt. Set this mixture aside.
  4. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a mixing bowl, beat the granulated sugar and room temperature unsalted butter until the mixture is light and fluffy, which usually takes a few minutes.
  5. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the large egg, egg yolk, and pure vanilla extract to the butter and sugar mixture until fully incorporated and smooth.
  6. Incorporate Flour: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix to keep the dough tender.
  7. Form Cookies with Nutella Center: Take a tablespoon of dough and create an indentation in the center. Place a frozen Nutella dollop inside the indentation, then add another half tablespoon of dough over it.
  8. Shape and Sugar Coat: Roll the dough gently into a smooth ball, ensuring the Nutella is sealed inside. Roll each dough ball in granulated sugar to coat thoroughly, then place on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them evenly.
  9. Repeat: Continue the process until all the dough and Nutella dollops are used up.
  10. Bake Cookies: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges are just beginning to turn a light golden brown.
  11. Cool: Let the cookies rest on the baking sheets for one minute after baking, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.

Notes

  • Freezing the Nutella beforehand prevents it from melting too quickly during baking, keeping the center gooey and intact.
  • Do not overmix the dough once the flour is added to avoid tough cookies.
  • Rolling the cookies in sugar adds a nice crunchy texture and a sweet finish.
  • Allow cookies to cool completely for clean, easy serving and to let the filling set slightly.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days for best freshness.

Keywords: Nutella cookies, stuffed cookies, sugar cookies, homemade cookies, easy dessert, chocolate hazelnut

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