Indulge in the ultimate chocolate lover's dream with these chunky Nutella chocolate chip cookies. Made with creamy Nutella spread and loaded with rich chocolate chips, these cookies are irresistibly soft, chewy, and packed with intense chocolate flavor. They are perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth cravings and are sure to be a hit at any gathering or as a special treat for yourself.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup Nutella spread
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
Directions
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the Nutella, eggs, and vanilla extract to the bowl, and mix until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the semisweet chocolate chips, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight, allowing the flavors to meld and the dough to firm up.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie for spreading.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are set but the centers are still slightly soft.
- Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Enjoy these scrumptious chunky Nutella chocolate chip cookies with a cold glass of milk or a scoop of your favorite ice cream!
Interesting Facts
Nutella was originally created in the 1940s in Italy during World War II when cocoa was in short supply, and hazelnuts were added to make the chocolate spread stretch further.
The name 'Nutella' is a combination of 'nut' and 'ella' (meaning sweet) in Italian.
Nutella is enjoyed by millions of people around the world and is a beloved ingredient in many delicious desserts and recipes.