Nutella Cookies

Nutella is one of the most delicious chocolate treats ever, right? Smooth, intensely chocolatey, and packed full of nutty hazelnuts. I use it for all sorts from drizzling on top of ice cream, stuffing crepes to making chocolate tarts and cakes but these Nutella Cookies are my latest obsession.

They’re made entirely with just 3 simple, everyday ingredients. The cookie dough literally takes 5 minutes to whip up then all you need to do is roll out the cookies and bake them. In around 20 minutes you’ll have perfect, chocolatey, soft, and chewy Nutella cookies made from scratch and ready to be eaten with a cold glass of milk in no time!

Oh and if you want to amp up the flavor even more I recommend sprinkling some sea salt flakes on top of the cookies once cooled. Sea salt and chocolate are a match made in heaven making these cookies truly irresistible.

What you need to make this recipe

Nutella – If you’re like me and could happily eat Nutella by the spoon then you just know that these cookies are going to taste incredible. Other brands of hazelnut chocolate spread will also work although the flavor/sweetness may vary.

Flour – Whether you use organic flour (as pictured above) or not make sure you use white all-purpose flour and not self-raising.

Egg – I like to use organic free range eggs for all of my baking but it’s not essential for this recipe.

How to make Nutella Cookies

1. Add the Nutella to a large bowl and beat in the egg.

2. Add in the flour and fold until fully incorporated.

3. Roll the cookie dough into balls around 1.5 inches in size.

4. Arrange on a lined baking tray and bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes.

Pro tips for making this recipe

• To get even sized cookies weigh the dough into 40g pieces using a kitchen scale before rolling.
• Make sure to let the cookies cool on a cooling rack before serving. They may seem soft after baking but they will set as they cool.
• To make these even more decadent you can drizzle over melted chocolate after baking using milk, dark or white chocolate.
• Sprinkle 1/2 tsp of sea salt flakes on top of the cookies to amp up the flavor (this is optional).
• You can double this recipe to make a bigger batch of cookies!
• Serve these cookies with a nice chilled glass of milk for a comforting sweet treat.
• Why not gift these cookies to your Nutella loving friends and family for the holidays or any other special occasion. Simply wrap them in bags or boxes with a pretty ribbon!

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nutella?

In case you don’t know Nutella is an Italian chocolate spread made with hazelnuts, It’s rich and decadent with a wonderful nutty flavor. Other brands of hazelnut chocolate spread will also work but I can’t guarantee the taste will be as good as using the Nutella brand due to the variations in sweetness and flavor.

Can I add chocolate chips?

Yes, feel free to add in chocolate chips of any kind when you add the flour and fold them into the batter.

Can I use peanut butter instead of Nutella?

Yes, you can use peanut butter instead of Nutella but I recommend following my Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe if that’s the type of cookie you are looking for!

Can I prepare these in advance?

Yes, if you want you can prepare the cookie dough in advance and store it in the fridge until you are ready to use it. Then all you need to do is roll out the cookies and bake them.

How long do they last?

They’ll keep well in a sealed container for up to 3 days.

Can I freeze them?

Absolutely, these cookies freeze really well. Individually wrap them in baking parchment or aluminum foil then freeze, make sure to thaw them completely before serving. You can reheat them in the microwave or oven if you’d prefer them served warm. You can also freeze raw cookie dough before baking.

If you’ve tried these Nutella Cookies then don’t forget to rate the recipe and let me know how you got on in the comments below, I love hearing from you!