Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to ensure easy removal.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is light, fluffy, and pale in color. This usually takes about 2-3 minutes with an electric mixer.
- Beat in the vanilla extract until well combined, giving the mixture a gentle swirl and noticing the aroma become fragrant.
- Gradually add in the sifted flour, mixing on low speed or folding until the dough comes together into a soft, workable ball that doesn’t crack or stick excessively.
- Using a cookie scoop or spoon, form the dough into approximately 1-inch round balls and place them evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet.
- Use your thumb or the back of a small spoon to gently make a well in the center of each cookie ball, creating an indentation that will hold the Nutella filling.
- Spoon about 1/2 teaspoon of Nutella into the well of each cookie, ensuring the filling is centered and slightly mounded to prevent spilling during baking.
- Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and set, and the centers still have a slight chewiness.
- Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes, allowing the Nutella to set slightly but remain gooey inside.
- Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely, which will help maintain their crisp edges and chewy centers.
- Once cooled, enjoy these delightful cookies as a sweet treat, with the Nutella center offering a rich, smooth surprise inside a crisp exterior.
Notes
For an extra touch, sprinkle a little sea salt on top before baking to enhance the sweetness and flavor contrast.