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Home » Desserts » Cookies & Bars » Stuffed Nutella Cookies

Stuffed Nutella Cookies

By: Rosemary Published: June 8, 2021 Updated on: June 9, 2021

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These Stuffed Cookies are not only made with a tasty Nutella Pie Crust but also stuffed with the delicious hazelnut cream too! They go perfectly with a tall glass of milk or coffee or tea. A perfect afternoon pick me up!

nutella cookies on a wire rack.

A while ago I shared an amazing Pasta Frolla (Pie Dough) made with Nutella and ground hazelnuts. So I thought today I would share an easy Stuffed Cookie using that dough recipe. My youngest daughter and the Italian absolutely love Nutella. Not only did they love the dough but they loved these Nutella Cookies even more!

If you aren’t a big fan of purchasing the store bought then you can make your own Homemade Hazelnut Chocolate Cream Spread. It’s just as creamy and maybe even more delicious.

Table of Contents

  • What are the ingredients in the Stuffed Nutella Cookies?
  • How to make the Stuffed Cookies
  • What can I substitute the Nutella with?
  • How to make a Chocolate Ganache
  • Recipe FAQ
  • More Nutella Recipes you may Enjoy!
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What are the ingredients in the Stuffed Nutella Cookies?

  • Flour: Is what holds all the wet ingredients together, it also adds strength and structure.
  • Cocoa: Is what gives the dough a chocolate flavour that is perfect with Nutella.
  • Baking Powder: Helps to lighten and expand the crust.
  • Sugar: This is another enhancer that gives flavour to the dough.
  • Salt: Salt helps add flavour to the dough.
  • Butter: Gives the dough flavour and helps make it flaky.
  • Egg: Italian pie dough includes an egg to help bind the dough and make it flakier.
  • Nutella: This is added for flavour and to bind the dough together.
  • Ground Hazelnuts: They add flavour and help with the texture.

How to make the Stuffed Cookies

Make the Nutella Pie Dough. Chill the dough for approximately 30 minutes.

nutella pie dough on parchment paper.

Place 10 small balls (1 teaspoon size) of Nutella on a parchment paper lined cookie sheet and chill for 15-20 minutes. I used half the recipe to make 10 cookies.

Remove the dough from the fridge and roll out half onto a floured flat surface. Cut out round circles with a cookie cutter. Place one chilled ball of Nutella in the middle of each circle and cover the filling completely with the dough. Roll it into a ball between your hands. Place back on the parchment paper lined cookie sheet and chill 15 minutes.

Dough rolled into round circles, Nutella on top and rolled up.

While the dough balls are chilling pre-heat the oven . Bake for approximately 22-25 minutes. Cool on a wire rack before serving.

What can I substitute the Nutella with?

You could probably substitute with peanut butter or even a thick chocolate ganache, would be delicious.

How to make a Chocolate Ganache

Chocolate ganache is made with just 2 ingredients, whole/ heavy or whipping cream and chocolate, white, dark or milk. You should use a good quality bar of chocolate rather than chips, chips are usually coated so that they don’t stick together which makes them harder to melt.

Chop the chocolate, place in a bowl and set aside, heat the cream until very hot but not boiling. Add the cream to the chopped chocolate and stir continuously until melted and smooth. Let it cool, the longer it cools the thicker it will become. You can start with 6 ounces / 170 grams and 1/2 cup (115 grams) of whole/heavy or whipping cream.

Nutella cookies stacked.

Recipe FAQ

Are hazelnuts healthy?

Yes they are, they are full of nutrients, including vitamins, minerals, antioxidant compounds and healthy fats. 

Can the pie dough be frozen?

Yes you can freeze the dough, wrap it tightly with plastic wrap, then place it in an air tight freezer safe container or bag. Be sure to thaw the dough in the refrigerator which will take approximately 3 hours.

How to freeze the Nutella Cookies

The cookies can be frozen before and after baking, if before, then freeze them on a cookie sheet until firm then place in an air tight container. If baked then let them cool completely, then place single layer with parchment paper between the layers in a freezer safe container. They will keep for up to 3 months in the freezer.

How to store the cookies

The cookies can be stored at room temperature for 2-3 days or refrigerated for up to 5 days, be sure to bring them to room temperature before serving.

More Nutella Recipes you may Enjoy!

Nutella Kit Kat Oreo Ice Cream Cake

Crunchy Nutella Roll Ups

Homemade Creamy Nutella Liqueur

Nutellotti Cookies – Nutella Cookies

I hope if you are a Nutella fan then you will enjoy these  Nutella Stuffed Cookies as much as my family did! Enjoy.

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    Stuffed Nutella Cookies

    Rosemary Molloy
    These Stuffed Cookies are not only made with a tasty Nutella Pie Crust but also stuffed with the delicious hazelnut cream too!
    4.63 from 8 votes
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 20 minutes mins
    Chilling time 45 minutes mins
    Total Time 35 minutes mins
    Course Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine Italian
    Servings 10 cookies
    Calories 205 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 1 Nutella Pie Dough Recipe
    • 1/2 cup Nutella (approximately) (148 grams)

    Instructions
     

    • Prepare Nutella Pie Dough **
    • Chill dough for 30 minutes.
    • Place 10 small balls (1 teaspoon size) of Nutella on a parchment paper lined cookie sheet and chill or freeze for approximately 15-20 minutes.
    • Remove the dough from the fridge and roll out half a little thicker than 1/8 inch, onto a floured flat surface. Cut out with a medium (2-3 inches/ 5-7cm) round circles with cookie cutter.  Place one chilled ball of Nutella in the middle of each circle and cover the Nutella completely.  Roll the dough into a ball between your hands.  Place back on the parchment paper lined cookie sheet and chill 15-20 minutes.
    • While the dough balls are chilling pre-heat oven to 350°F (180°C).  Bake for approximately 22-25 minutes.  Cool on wire rack.  Enjoy!
    • **I used half the dough to make 10 cookies, you can either double the amount or freeze the remaining dough.  You can also make plain cut out cookies too.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 205kcalCarbohydrates: 9gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 6mgPotassium: 61mgSugar: 8gCalcium: 16mgIron: 0.6mg
    Keyword Italian cookies, nutella cookies, stuffed cookies, stuffed nutella cookies
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    Updated from March 14, 2018.

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      1. Maria Kember says

        June 5, 2020 at 3:55 am

        5 stars
        Rosemary, I made the Double Nutella Cookies this week. My grandchildren LOVE THEM.
        I froze the Nutella balls then rolled the dough around them. Not sure why but the Nutella doesn’t ooze out like in your picture. Do you have any idea why? Thanks Rosemary.

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        • Rosemary says

          June 6, 2020 at 10:51 pm

          Hi Maria, thanks so much, maybe make them a little bigger and freeze for about 15 minutes or until just firm. Hope that helps.

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          • Maria Kember says

            June 8, 2020 at 4:48 am

            Thanks Rosemary. Will make some more and try that.

      2. Linda says

        April 4, 2018 at 5:37 pm

        5 stars
        Just reading about these cookies is making me drool! I am such a Nutella fan and telling me that there is a Nutella flavored cookie with Nutella inside and I’m so there! It sounds like everyone in the house agreed since they didn’t make it past the front door. lol Sounds like my house! Great recipe!

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        • Rosemary says

          April 4, 2018 at 11:38 pm

          Hi Linda, haha exactly. Thanks so much I hope you enjoy them. 🙂

          Reply
      3. Liz says

        April 4, 2018 at 5:27 pm

        5 stars
        Who could resist these fabulous cookies??? Especially with that Nutella filling!! Swooning over the thought of these.

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        • Rosemary says

          April 4, 2018 at 11:39 pm

          Hi Liz, thanks so much, my daughter feels the same way!

          Reply
      4. Stella Hampers says

        March 15, 2018 at 11:18 am

        5 stars
        These are stunning! Love the pictures! They are making me drool! That melty Nutella centre 🙂

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        • Rosemary says

          March 15, 2018 at 4:01 pm

          Thanks so much Stella, they were really good. Have a great day.

          Reply
      5. Melissa Griffiths says

        March 15, 2018 at 1:24 am

        5 stars
        Oooooh these look so good! I doubt they’d make it out of my house either!

        Reply
        • Rosemary says

          March 15, 2018 at 4:06 pm

          Thanks so much Melissa.

          Reply

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