Description
Decadent, chewy chocolate chip cookies stuffed with a molten Nutella center and finished with flaky sea salt for the perfect sweet and salty balance.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (220g) packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 ¼ cups (280g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (170g) chocolate chips (semi-sweet and milk)
- ½ cup (120g) Nutella, frozen into small balls
- Flaky sea salt (like Maldon), for finishing
Instructions
- Scoop Nutella into small balls (about 1 teaspoon each) and freeze for at least 10 minutes until solid.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (2-3 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then add vanilla extract and mix until combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients on low speed until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips with a spatula.
- Scoop about 1 tablespoon of dough, flatten in palm, place a frozen Nutella ball in center, and wrap dough around it to seal completely. Roll into a smooth ball.
- Place cookies on parchment-lined baking sheets, leaving 2 inches between each.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden brown but centers look slightly soft.
- Immediately sprinkle with flaky sea salt while hot.
- Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Freezing the Nutella is crucial to prevent leaking. For best texture, chill assembled cookie balls in the fridge for 30 minutes before baking. Do not overbake; cookies will firm up as they cool. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 120
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
Keywords: Nutella cookies, stuffed cookies, chocolate chip cookies, sea salt cookies, dessert, baking, homemade cookies