Cookie lovers unite! These ooey gooey golden brown cookie cups will blow your mind with their surprise melty Nutella filling! That’s right! Hidden INSIDE is a good teaspoon full of dreamy Nutella goodness. I don’t know about you but these chunky cookie cups give the old cookie a run for its money.
While the regular Chocolate Chip Cookie will always be close to my heart, these really are a VERY close second. If you have Nutella sitting in your cupboard, put down the spoon and make these Nutella Stuffed Cookie Cups stat.
It is certainly no secret around here that I love Nutella. We’ve put it in our cheesecake, made it into mousse, crunchy meringues, chocolate truffles and rocky road and used it to fill our whoopie pies. And now we’ve stuffed it in our cookie dough. I’ll let you in on a little secret. How do you get the Nutella all tucked up neatly in there? Expert skills? Nope.
You just freeze teaspoons of Nutella, wrap the cookie dough around them and then bake. It is THAT easy. And a word to the wise, a spoonful or two of Nutella that has been frozen is utterly delicious. It doesn’t really freeze, it just becomes firm enough to use or eat (wink).
I literally cannot keep Nutella in the house. I love it that much. I’ve never understood people who ‘forget’ the treats sitting inside their cupboard or drawer. I’m always acutely aware of what treats are in my house at all times. And if I bring a sweet for afternoon tea at work, it’ll be gone by 9am. Embarrassing but true.
Needless to say I was not one of those kids who still had Easter Eggs a month after Easter. Even though I have made leftover candy recipes before (here and here), I really can’t relate to this concept of ‘leftover’ candy.
Leftover cookies also are a foreign concept in our household. We LOVE our cookies. Especially cookies cups loaded with Nutella. You’ll be glad to know the Nutella stays lovely and soft inside these cookies even the day after.
Perhaps not quite as gooey as when they first emerge from the oven but still good nonetheless. My new favourite cookie right here. Well I better scoot off to work but I will leave you with this easy and delicious recipe. Have a great weekend!
Nutella Stuffed Cookie Cups
Golden cookie cups with a surprise Nutella filling!
- Yield: Makes 12 cookies
Ingredients
- 115 grams (1/2 cup or 1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 90 grams (1/2 cup) brown sugar
- 50 grams (1/4 cup) caster sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 210 grams (1 and 1/2 cups) plain flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 12 teaspoons Nutella
Instructions
- Line a small baking tray or plate with baking or parchment paper. Dollop 12 teaspoons of Nutella on the tray, ensuring they are an inch or two apart. Pop them in the freezer for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 180 C (360 F). Grease a 12 hole muffin tin well with butter. In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugars using an electric beater for a minute or two until pale and creamy. Add the egg and the vanilla and beat until combined. Add the sifted flour, baking soda and gently fold using a spatula or wooden spoon.
- Divide the cookie dough into 12 even sized balls. Then grab the Nutella from the freezer. Break apart each ball of cookie dough into two pieces, flatten one side and place a frozen ball of Nutella on top, then cover with the other piece so all the Nutella is concealed. Roll into a ball and pop into one of the muffin holes. There is no need to press the cookie dough, it will spread out naturally in the oven. Repeat with all 12 balls of cookie dough.
- Place in the oven for 10-12 minutes or until the tops are golden brown. Let the cookies cool for about 15 minutes or so and then very gently run a butter knife around the edges of each one and lift the cookies out. Leave on a cookie rack to cool BUT eat a few while the cookie is still warm and the Nutella is lovely and gooey.
This looks so nice. Serve this with a cup of coffee or tea, I can finish all 12 at once by myself. Um… better share this with love one lah… 🙂
Aw thank you! Yes I feel the same – definitely best to share! 🙂
I’ve used this recipe so many times now, works perfectly every time and so delicious!!
Wonderful! So glad you enjoy them Bethan! 🙂
I made these today, they are pretty good. My husband said new favorite cookie these legit only a handful left and he got home about 2 hours ago,yikes. I did make a couple of adaptations, made them in a mini cupcake/muffin tin so mini bites (and you’ll get 24 out of a batch) but I think I’ll use a little more rounded 1/2 tsp next time for more of a surprise on the inside. also maybe refrigerate the Nutella before scoping and freezing so they’re a more normal shape to wrap in dough. Also I added a chocolate drizzle on top 🙂 I used chocolate almond bark because that’s all I had on hand but I’m sure real chocolate would be even better
Thanks for the recipe, will definitely make again.
Hi Rachel, thanks for the feedback! Great to hear you made and enjoyed these cookies – they are definitely one of my favourites!
How long can I keep the cookies?
Hi Eileen, you can keep these cookies in an airtight container for 3-4 days, although they do taste the best on the day they are made.
Thanks! I thought to make it for as Christmas goodies…. Not sure it will last long if I m going to keep it in the airtight packaging..
That’s right, they won’t last for too long without going a bit soft. A harder cookie like a gingerbread cookie or even shortbread might keep a bit better. I have recipes for those on my site too if you have a look here under Christmas – http://www.sweetestmenu.com/christmas
I’m attempting to make them right now with gluten free flour .. Wish me luck
Awesome Sumaia! I hope they work well with the GF flour – let me know how you go! 🙂
Can i use granulated sugar instead of caster sugar???
Hi there, yes of course! 🙂
Freezing the Nutella! How smart! You have my attention with anything that begins with "Nutella stuffed," for sure!
Thanks Lynn!
If Nutella knows what’s good for them, they will pay you to make these cookie cups for them because this is so genius! I loveeee these <3
Hahaha thanks Beeta! A lifetime supply of Nutella would be nice! 😉
I love stuffing Nutella into cookies! The cookie cups are so cute, Jessica!
Thanks Danielle! 🙂
These look so yummy! My guys will love them!
They are really yummy Joanne and surprisingly easy to make! 🙂
These are awesome!!! Why haven’t I had stuffed cookies yet? Can’t wait to try these 🙂
You will love them Megan 😉
Yummy! Nutella stuffed cookies? Yes, please! These look completely delicious. I’m a big fan of Nutella, so I can see making these very soon 🙂
I love Nutella too Dawn! Hope you get to make them! 🙂
Haha I’m right there with you, Jessica! I have no idea how people "forget" about sweets in the house. Like you, I NEVER forget (chocolate makes the best breakfast, am I right??? 😉 ) Nutella stuffed cookies have been on my to-bake list FOREVER and I think you’ve given me just the nudge I need. LOVE that you made these into little cups – room for more nutella! WIN!
So glad I’m not the only one with a sweets radar Leah! You have to get on the Nutella stuffed cookie train asap! 😉
Oh my word. I am so hungry right now it’s not even fair! I am a cookie fanatic these days and I LOVE that gooey inside!
Thanks Ashley!
OOOOOOh, yum! That tip to freeze the nutella is brilliant! I am just like you, I rarely have treats sitting around the house. If I do it is usually because it was hidden behind something and I didn’t know it was there. Of course, I never find any hidden treats when it is 10pm and I have a serious chocolate craving! These cookies are making me wish I had some nutella RIGHT NOW!
Oh I know right? I always have late night chocolate cravings! Haha