These Nutella Fudge Cookies are a chocolate lover's dream. The rich Nutella flavor combined with the chewy fudge chunks will have you coming back for more. Perfect for any occasion, these cookies are sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Nutella
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup fudge chunks
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together Nutella, butter, and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture until well combined.
- Fold in fudge chunks.
- Using a cookie scoop, drop dough onto prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until cookies are set but still soft in the center.
- Let cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Interesting Facts
Nutella was created during World War II when a shortage of cocoa led to the addition of hazelnuts to chocolate to stretch the supply.
The name 'Nutella' comes from the combination of 'nut' and 'ella', the latter part being a common suffix for sweet products in Italy.