Nutella Lava Cookies Recipe
Indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with these Nutella Lava Cookies!
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
Ingredients
Cookie Dough:
- 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter softened
- ¾ cup brown sugar packed
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chocolate chips semi-sweet or dark
Filling:
- ⅔ cup Nutella or chocolate hazelnut spread
Instructions
Step 1: Freeze the Nutella
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Scoop 12 teaspoons of Nutella onto the sheet and freeze for at least 30 minutes.
Step 2: Make the Dough
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, beat butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the egg and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add dry ingredients and stir until combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips.
Step 3: Assemble the Cookies
- Scoop 2 tablespoons of dough, flatten it, and place a frozen Nutella dollop in the center.
- Cover with another flattened dough portion and seal the edges.
- Roll into a ball and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Repeat for all cookies, spacing them 2 inches apart.
Step 4: Bake & Serve
- Bake for 11-13 minutes until edges are golden but centers are slightly soft.
- Let cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Serve warm for the best molten center effect!
Notes
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Reheat in the microwave for 10-15 seconds for a gooey center.
- Freeze assembled cookie dough for up to 3 months; bake from frozen with an extra 2-3 minutes added.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSugar: 18g
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