Description
Experience the ultimate indulgence with these thick, bakery-style cookies featuring a decadent molten Nutella core and a rich browned butter base. Hand-chopped chocolate chunks and a touch of sea salt create a sophisticated flavor profile that makes these massive treats truly unforgettable.
Ingredients
- 20 teaspoons Nutella
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 8 ounces semisweet chocolate bar, hand-chopped
- Flaky sea salt, for topping
Instructions
- Line a tray with wax paper and drop 20 dollops of Nutella (about 2 teaspoons each) onto it; freeze until rock solid.
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat until it turns golden brown and smells nutty, then pour into a bowl and cool for 30 minutes.
- Whisk the cooled browned butter with the brown and white sugars, then stir in the eggs one at a time followed by the vanilla.
- Whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl before gradually mixing into the wet ingredients.
- Fold in the chopped chocolate chunks and chill the dough in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes.
- Flatten a heaping scoop of dough in your palm, place a frozen Nutella puck in the center, and wrap the dough around it to seal completely.
- Freeze the stuffed cookie balls for 15 minutes while preheating the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Bake on parchment-lined sheets for 12-13 minutes until the edges are golden, then immediately sprinkle with sea salt.
Notes
To prevent the Nutella from melting too quickly while you work, only take a few frozen dollops out of the freezer at a time during the stuffing process. Using a light-colored saucepan for browning the butter is essential so you can accurately monitor the color change and avoid burning the milk solids.
- Prep Time: 45 mins
- Cook Time: 13 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American