Nutella Cookies

Who knew a batch of cookies could be so easy? Nutella cookies are a five ingredient, no-mess way to whip up a quick chocolate dessert. This recipe is as decadent as double chocolate cookies, without the butter and cocoa powder. Instead, Nutella, a chocolate-hazelnut spread, provides the smooth, creamy base necessary for the perfect cookie dough. With a balancing sprinkle of flaky sea salt on top, these rich, gooey cookies are the ultimate after-school-snack, bake sale treat, or grab-and-go dessert for any occasion!

What ingredients are in Nutella cookies?

Just five pantry essentials! Nutella, brown sugar and eggs give moisture, while all-purpose flour brings everything together. Last but not least, chocolate chips provide rich chocolate flavor to contrast the lighter hazelnut base. 

Should you refrigerate Nutella?

Nope! Keep your jar of Nutella stored in the pantry at room temperature. When refrigerated, Nutella hardens which makes it difficult to mix into cookies, or just spread on toast.

Are these cookies chewy or crispy?

Both! The first bite of a Nutella cookies yields a crispy edge, before hitting the chewy center studded with melting chocolate chips. Rolling into balls and pressing the dough with a glass before baking allows the interior of the cookie to bake evenly, while the exterior bakes up crackly.

Is flaky sea salt important?

Yes, in a way! Sprinkling the freshly baked cookies with flaky sea salt is the final touch to elevate the bittersweet notes of these Nutella cookies and bring out their full potential. If flaky salt is nowhere to be found, add 1/2 teaspoon of salt to the dough before rolling and baking.  

Can Nutella cookies be frozen?

Yes, these cookies keep well in the freezer. Keep a stash frozen for whenever chocolate cravings strike!

What can I do with extra Nutella?

Too much Nutella is a great problem to have! Stir Nutella into your favorite hot chocolate recipe, swirl some into a loaf of banana bread for a chocolaty twist, spoon it onto thumbprint cookies once they've finished baking or use it as the ultimate topper for ice cream, pancakes, or French toast. You could even use it to make Ree Drummond's addictive Nutella wontons. The options are truly endless!