Nutella Cookies are SO easy and quick to make. You only need FOUR ingredients to make them! These hazelnut-spread stuffed cookies are every Nutella lover’s dream.
Soft hazelnut-spread cookies filled with MORE Nutella and topped with chopped hazelnuts? YES, please! These cookies are every Nutella lover’s dream!
Seriously what is not to love about these Nutella treats? They’re super easy to make and you really just need four ingredients to whip them up!
These cookies are soft, gooey in the middle, full of Nutella, and get a little crunch from the hazelnuts. So yummy!
Why make this recipe
- You only need 4 simple ingredients
- DOUBLE Nutella in the cookies: The main ingredient of the batter is Nutella and they’re filled with Nutella
- Utterly addictive soft cookies with a rich chocolate flavor
- Super easy to make – a perfect recipe to make with your kids during the Holidays
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Ingredient Notes
Here is an overview of the ingredients you’ll need for this recipe.
- Egg – It’s important that the egg has room temperature. Take it out of the fridge 30 minutes before starting this recipe or put it in a cup with warm water for 5 min.
- Nutella – This recipe uses a lot of Nutella. You can also use a generic brand of Nutella with similar ingredients, many stores sell their own hazelnut spread. I don’t recommend using “healthier” versions because the ingredients are too different and will change the texture of the cookies. The spread needs to have room temperature.
- Flour – Make sure to measure the flour correctly. Using too much flour will make the dough dry and crumbly. I recommend using the spoon and level method, spoon flour into the measuring cup, don’t scoop, and then level with a knife.
- Chopped hazelnuts – These are optional but add some crunch and flavor.
How to make this Recipe
Detailed measurements and instructions can be found at the bottom of the page on the printable recipe card.
You can use a stand mixer with the paddle attachment or a hand mixer for this recipe. Whisk together the egg and 3/4 cup of Nutella for about 2 minutes until the mixture is glossy. Add flour and beat until combined.
Then cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the dough rest in the fridge for 10-15 minutes. Don’t let it sit in the fridge longer.
Using your hands roll about 1.5 Tbsp of dough into balls. This recipe makes about 20-25 cookie balls. Place them on the baking sheet and use your finger or the end of a wooden spoon to make a dent in the center of each cookie (Image 1).
Pipe Nutella into each dent (Image 2) and sprinkle chopped hazelnuts on top of the Nutella (Image 3). Bake cookies for about 10 minutes. Take the cookies out of the oven and let them cool down on the baking sheet for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack and let cool completely (Image 4).
Expert Tips
- The Nutella needs to have room temperature. In general, Nutella doesn’t need to be stored in the fridge, but if you store yours in the fridge take it out one day in advance.
- It’s important to measure the flour correctly to avoid adding too much, I prefer using a kitchen scale (use the button in the recipe card to switch to metric measurements) but if you’re using a measuring cup, use a spoon to fill the cup with flour and level it with a knife, don’t scoop it.
- Don’t leave the dough longer in the fridge than 15 minutes or the dough will crack when forming the cookie balls. If the dough cracks while rolling into balls let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes longer.
- The easiest way to fill the cookies with Nutella is to use a pastry bag or a Zip Lock bag with an edge cut off.
Recipe FAQs
Store the cooled cookies in an airtight container in a cool and dry place. They will keep fresh for about a week.
If the dough is too crumbly add 1 tsp water at a time until the dough comes together.
Yes, you can freeze them. Place the cooled cookies on a baking sheet and freeze them until solid, then put them in an airtight container separated by parchment, wax, or freezer paper and freeze for up to 3 months.
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Nutella Cookies Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 3/4 cup Nutella, room temperature
- 1 cup all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
For the filling:
- 1/2 cup Nutella, room temperature
- 1/4 cup chopped hazelnuts
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper and preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C).
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment whisk together the egg and 3/4 cup Nutella for about 2 minutes until the mixture is glossy.
- Add flour and beat until combined.
- Cover bowl with plastic wrap and let rest in the fridge for 10-15 minutes.
- Using your hands roll about 1.5 Tbsp of dough into balls. This recipe makes about 20-25 cookie balls. Place them on the baking sheet and use your finger or the end of a wooden spoon to make a dent in the center of each cookie.
- Pipe Nutella into each dent and sprinkle chopped hazelnuts on top.
- Bake for about 10 minutes. Take the cookies out of the oven and let them cool down on the baking sheet for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack and let cool completely.
Notes
- The Nutella needs to have room temperature. In general, Nutella doesn’t need to be stored in the fridge, but if you store yours in the fridge take it out one day in advance.
- Store the cooled cookies in an airtight container in a cool and dry place. They will keep fresh for about a week.
- It’s important to measure the flour correctly to avoid adding too much, I prefer using a kitchen scale but if you’re using a measuring cup, use a spoon to fill the cup with flour and don’t scoop it.
- Don’t leave the dough longer in the fridge than 15 minutes or the dough will crack when forming the cookie balls. If the dough cracks while rolling into balls let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes longer.
- The easiest way to fill the cookies with Nutella is to use a pastry bag or a Zip Lock bag with an edge cut off.
roger perreault says
In your Nutella Cookie recipe, you recommend using a scale for flour instead of volume however you don’t mention any weight. A little help, please
Julia Foerster says
You can switch to metric measurements in the recipe card by clicking the button in line with the ingredients header.
Cc says
In your recipe, you mentioned using a kitchen scale because it’s important to be precise with the flour, and yet you didn’t provide any measurements by weight. Why even bother mentioning the scale then? It just shows sloppiness on your part.
Julia says
Sorry, you couldn’t find the measurements by weight! There is a little button in the recipe card that lets you switch to metric measurements. Not many people own a kitchen scale so I provide US customary and metric measurements. Hope this helps! – Julia
RD says
Rude much?
Happy says
Lovely recipe! Beautiful cookies! Perfect instructions! Thank you for taking the time to share wonderful tips and recipes! :)
And … YES … some people are so comfortable being rude behind a screen … so unnecessary and disrespectful! We need more kindness in this world! Happy holidays everyone… and to the rude CC … I hope you learn to be kind and less “sloppy” with your comments next time!
luka says
Made these for Valentines day tomorrow (shaped them into little hearts, too).
The first batch I flopped on- I followed the weighed ingredients but I think I may have mixed in too much of the flour at a time, as the dough was essentially falling apart by the time I finished adding it (they only looked ugly, they tasted very good still!). Luckily I had a big container of Nutella. I halved the recipe for my second batch just in case I messed up again, but they turned out perfect :-) personally I found most success in eyeballing the flour and adding ~15g at a time until I reached my preferred consistency. The dough was a tiny bit sticky once I was comfortable with the amount of flour, but the cookies were easy to roll and shape after wetting my hands slightly. They look so cute!
Dee says
Looking forward to make these cookies. Can you tell me please, if using a kitchen scale for the flour how many ounces/grams would that be? Thanks!
Julia says
You can change the measurements to metric (grams) in the recipe card.
mia says
hi! do you think i can make this cookies gluten free? what kind of flour do you suggest? thanks!
Julia says
I don’t have any experience with gluten-free flour so I can’t really help. But I’ve read good things about Bob’s Red Mill Gluten Free 1-to-1 Baking Flour.
Monika says
Easy to make and simply divine! They will be gone tomorrow!
Julia says
So happy you like them, Monika! Merry Christmas and happy holidays!
Ashley says
Would I be able to freeze the cookies?
Julia says
Hey Ashley, I haven’t tried freezing them myself but I think it would work. I would place the cooled cookies on a baking sheet and freeze them until solid, then put them in an airtight container separated by parchment, wax, or freezer paper and freeze for up to 3 months. I hope that helps! – Julia
Tay says
Can you freeze them after baked and then thaw them when ready?
Julia says
Hey Tay, I haven’t tried freezing them myself but I think it would work. I would place the cooled cookies on a baking sheet and freeze them until solid, then put them in an airtight container separated by parchment, wax, or freezer paper and freeze for up to 3 months. I hope that helps! Please let me know if you try it! – Julia
Hannah Grace says
AM I able to make the dough in advance, freeze it and thaw it when I want to cook them closer to Christmas?
Julia says
Hi Hannah, I wouldn’t advise freezing the dough.
Imber says
Has anyone tried these w gluten free flour??
Marie-noëlle racine says
Wow… these are AWESOME, really. Made a batch for a co-worker’s anniversary brunch (theme was Nutella) and im happy I made 3 extras, they are delicious and so easy to make!
Kat says
This recipe was perfect! So easy and so simple. Exactly what I was looking for. A great way to use up Nutella and flour. :)
Julia says
That makes me so happy to read :-) Thank you for your great review, Kat!
Rebeca says
Just made these and they came out perfect. I used the 1cup of flour recipe and they came out looking smooth and not cracked at all.
I don’t agree that these are bland, they are actually sweet (it’s pretty much all nutella!) great to have with coffee or tea.
i didn’t have any type of nuts around the house so I used toasted coconut instead, they tasted great so I would recommend it to anyone needing a substitute.
Great recipe, super easy, thanks for sharing!
Theresa says
Great, quick recipe! So yummy when you need chocolate!
Kelly Lynne says
Thanks for this great recipe! I made it with the 1 cup of flour and they didn’t crack as much. I also used a whole hazelnut on top of the Nutella and some festive sprinkles for Christmas. They look really pretty :)
Claire says
These are not even sweet at all they need sugar or something else. Pretty bland
Julia says
Hi Claire, sorry they weren’t sweet enough for your taste! Nutella contains 56% sugar, so there is plenty of sugar in these cookies. I wouldn’t add any more or you would basically eat sugar!
Amanda says
My dough crumbled before I put it in the oven. Yikes! They may not be as pretty, but hopefully taste ok. Wondering what happened…
Amanda says
They crumbled while mixing…
Julia says
It could be the temperature of the ingredients. The dough gets crumblier when it’s cold. Did the Nutella have room temperature? It’s also important to chill the dough not longer than 10 minutes.
Hannah says
The same thing happened to me while I was mixing the dough it turned into dry crumbles – I followed the recipe, but it seemed like there was too much flour. I ended up adding some more nutella and a bit of water.
Because they were cracking with I made the wells I was afraid they wouldn’t turn out, but they held their shape and tasted so good.
Julia says
I’m so happy you liked them, Hannah! I just updated the recipe and reduced the amount of flour. Thank you for your help! Happy Holidays!
Nour says
Thanks a lot, Julia♡ I tried them and they were divine! My family and I loved them! Was my first time trying cookies and they turned out very delicious and I’m now such a pro. baker to my family hahaa
But I have a question, How can I make a cake with that very same heavenly taste??
Julia says
Thank you for your lovely comment, Nour! I’m so happy you and your family loved them. I’ll try my best to make a Nutella cake for you in the New Year! Happy Holidays!
T.T. says
Hi, I was wondering if these cookies would do well in the mail? I have a friend who I know would love these!
Julia says
I haven’t tried it myself but I think they would do well in the mail. They’re sturdy enough that they won’t crumble while en route. I would pack them in an airtight container with waxed paper between layers and mail the container in a larger cardboard box. I hope your friend likes them as much as I do! Happy Holidays!
Olivia - Primavera Kitchen says
Wow I love how easy it looks! I can’t wait to try this recipe.
Love your blog :-)
Julia says
Thank you so much, Olivia! They are one of my favorites for the holidays! So easy but sooo delicious. I need to make another batch soon!