A simple and easy three ingredient cookie. These Nutella Cookies aren’t stuffed with Nutella but baked right in the cookie and then topped with a heaping spoonful!
Italians love their Nutellotti Cookies and I am sure you will too, made in one bowl and baked in minutes, believe me they will be gone in minutes too!
If you remember my calling my youngest daughter the Nutella Queen from when I started An Italian in my Kitchen, you will know that from the first time she tasted that Creamy Hazelnut Spread she never looked back.
In fact when she was little, I would have to hide the stuff because she went through it faster than I could buy it.
As she grew and discovered the internet she also discovered many recipes to use with Nutella. How many times did I hear “Ma I found the perfect recipe, can you make it”?
Some I did, some I didn’t, but these Nutellotti Cookies were ones that were always on the to do list.
Looking in the cupboard I noticed a jar and a half of the stuff and decided I would finally make these cookies.
Sometimes I am a little sceptical of 2 or 3 ingredient cookies. Who knows why, but that doubt is finally passing. Especially after my Amaretti Cookies and now these Nutella Cookies Recipe.
If I thought the Amaretti were quick to make, well these are even quicker. While the dough is firming up in the refrigerator your oven can be warming up.
I did a little research on these cookies just to see how others made them, the recipe I chose was from Giallio Zafferano . I discovered that some add the dollop of Nutella before baking and some after.
I decided to do both, just to see which we liked better, so which one won? They both did, depends on your taste.
My husband preferred the one added after baked because he said it seemed creamier, and our friend preferred the one added before baked because he said the Nutella seemed less sweet.
How to store the cookies
The cookies should be stored in an airtight container, they will keep at room temperature for up to 4-5 days. They can also be frozen, it is probably best to top them with Nutella before serving.
My daughter, well she didn’t care! So if you decide to make this Nutella Cookie Recipe, let me know which you prefer. Enjoy!
Other Delicious Nutella Recipes
- Easy Nutella Puff Pastry Balls
- Nutella Peanut Butter Chip Easy No Churn Ice Cream
- Italian Nutella Crumb Cake
Nutellotti Cookies – Nutella Cookies
Ingredients
- ¼ cup + 1 tablespoon Nutella (softened)
- 1 medium egg (room temperature)
- ¾ cup +½ tablespoon all purpose flour sifted ** (at least 11% protein)
EXTRAS
- ⅓-½ cup Nutella (softened)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl beat for approximately 2 minutes ¼ cup + 1 tablespoon of Nutella and the egg.
- Add the sifted flour gradually and mix with a spatula or wooden spoon. Form into a ball, wrap in plastic and refrigerate for 30 minutes. The dough will be soft but will hold together, if too soft add a little flour if too dry add a little Nutella.
- Pre-heat oven to 350°F (180°C), line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
- Remove the dough from the fridge and roll into 10-12 balls, with finger or bottom of wooden spoon press down the centre of each ball, making a deep well in the middle – deep but not too wide.
- Fill a pastry bag with the remaining Nutella.
- Depending on how you like your cookie you can either fill them with Nutella before baking or after (we like them both ways so I usually do half and half).
- Bake for approximately 10-15 minutes, cookies will be a little soft but will firm up while cooling. Cool completely before filling unfilled cookies with Nutella. Sprinkle with chopped nuts if desired. Enjoy!
Noelle Fenech says
Cxan you put nuts in the filling?
Rosemary says
Hi Noelle, I think that would work, just make sure they are finely chopped. Let me know how it goes.
Kristin says
Delicious! Not overly sweet which I love. Simply yummy!
Rosemary says
Thanks Kristin so glad you like them.
Ann says
Definitely will be making these. I think I would prefer to fill the cookies after they’re baked. I know I’ll most like triple the recipe so I can have enough for the entire family. Thanks for another great recipe.
Rosemary says
Hi Ann, I know my husband said “they are finished already”! Have a wonderful weekend.