Quick Nutella Stuffed Cookie Cups (Perfect Chocolate Indulgence)

Wonder how to make Nutella cookie cups? You simply wrap cookie dough around Nutella filling and bake until golden brown. These irresistible treats combine gooey chocolate-hazelnut centers with buttery cookie exteriors for the ultimate dessert experience.

Nutella Stuffed Cookie Cups Ingredients

To make these delectable treats, you’ll need:

• 1½ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• ½ cup brown sugar
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or milk chocolate)
• ⅓ cup Nutella (about 12 teaspoons for filling)

Tools Used to Make Nutella Stuffed Cookie Cups

• Standard muffin tin
• Mixing bowls (large and medium)
• Electric mixer (hand or stand)
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Cookie scoop or tablespoon
• Cooling rack
• Teaspoon for Nutella

How to Make Nutella Stuffed Cookie Cups

1. Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Generously grease a standard 12-cup muffin tin.
2. Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
3. Cream butter and sugars: In a large bowl, beat softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
4. Add wet ingredients: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
5. Combine: Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips.
6. Form cookie cups: Take about 1½ tablespoons of cookie dough and press into the bottom and up the sides of each muffin cup, creating a well in the center.
7. Add Nutella: Place 1 teaspoon of Nutella in the center of each cookie cup.
8. Cover filling: Take small pieces of remaining dough and flatten them between your fingers. Place these over the Nutella to cover completely.
9. Bake: Bake for 12-15 minutes until the edges are golden brown.
10. Cool: Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then run a knife around the edges and carefully remove. Cool completely on a wire rack.

Pro tip: Refrigerate the Nutella for 15 minutes before scooping to make it easier to handle!

Variations of Nutella Stuffed Cookie Cups

• Peanut Butter Twist: Mix ½ teaspoon peanut butter with each teaspoon of Nutella for a delicious combo.
• Double Chocolate: Add 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder to the cookie dough for extra chocolatey cups.
• Sea Salt Sprinkle: Top each cookie cup with flaky sea salt before baking for a sweet-salty contrast.
• White Chocolate Drizzle: Once cooled, drizzle melted white chocolate over the tops.
• Hazelnut Crunch: Mix crushed hazelnuts into the cookie dough for added texture.

Serving Nutella Stuffed Cookie Cups

Serve these amazing cookie cups slightly warm for the ultimate gooey center experience! They’re perfect with:

• A cold glass of milk
• Vanilla ice cream on the side
• Fresh berries for a fruity contrast
• A light dusting of powdered sugar
• Whipped cream topping

These treats are ideal for family desserts, bake sales, or holiday cookie exchanges. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to make Nutella filling cookies?

Create a well in your cookie dough, add a teaspoon of Nutella, then cover with more dough before baking.

How to make Nutella cookies with 3 ingredients?

For a simpler version, mix 1 cup Nutella with 1 egg and 1 cup flour, roll into balls, and bake at 350°F for 8-10 minutes.

How to make Nutella into melted chocolate?

Nutella naturally melts when baked inside cookie dough, creating a gooey chocolate center without any extra steps.

What happens to Nutella if you bake it?

When baked inside cookie dough, Nutella becomes molten and creamy, maintaining its consistency rather than hardening.

How much is a cup of Nutella?

One cup of Nutella is approximately 300 grams or 10.6 ounces, enough to make about 24 stuffed cookie cups.

Final Thoughts

These Nutella stuffed cookie cups bring together the best of both worlds—crispy, chewy cookies and gooey chocolate centers! Try them tonight and watch your family’s eyes light up with that first magical, melty bite.

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