Okay, so yeah.. my one week of no sugar ended after one day. Who’s to say I didn’t try though, right?
My downfall? Seeing a jar on Nutella in my cupboard that was about to expire. Expire! I didn’t think I would see the day! And since I wanted to make sure I would never see that day, I had to take action on that jar. And bake up something good.
Now let’s be real. What is better than freshly baked cookies?
This recipe for Soft Nutella Chocolate Chip Cookies is one of my tried and true recipes. I have tested this recipe out multiple times. It is my go-to recipe when I have some Nutella lying around. And it is an instant crowd pleaser.
You can even ask my fiance’s family. I made this during the Christmas season, when there were boatloads of desserts in the house, and these barely lasted a day. Heck, these barely last a day at my place in Toronto.. and here there is only the two of us!
The past few months, I have been trying to cut back on buying Nutella. Not because I am starting to dislike it. On the contrary. I am almost starting to like Nutella more. But if there are leftovers, or we have too many desserts in the kitchen, I can’t bring it to my nut-free school.
If anyone out there knows of a nut-free version of Nutella, please let me know. I will buy 10.
But having these cookies around the house with no one else to give it to? It’s dangerous!
You can make these cookies however you want. It is honestly a no fail recipe. I have adjusted cooking time to suit the cookie needs of my friends and family.
If you are like me and enjoy an ooey gooey, soft and chewy recipe, then I would suggest that you bake on the lower end of the bake time. Don’t worry if it doesn’t look like it has fully cooked. It will firm up as it cools.
But if you are like my dad and you like the crisp type cookies.. you know. Like the ones from a box of cookies, then I would bake it for 15+ minutes. Until you reach your desired crunch.
I actually made these once and forgot about them in the oven… that is, until the house started smelling like cookies. And even though I have no idea how long they were in the oven, they still tasted amazing.
My sugar-free week is ruined. Good thing there will always be another Monday.
Soft Nutella Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/3 cup Nutella
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, cream together the butter, Nutella and sugars until light and fluffy. Mix in the egg and vanilla until fully combined.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, cornstarch and baking soda. Slowly mix into the wet ingredients, mixing until fully incorporated. Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Using a medium cookie scoop (or your hands), form around 15 balls of dough, and place evenly spaced on the prepared cookie sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until edges have set. Depending on how you like your cookies, you can wait for the middle to fully set, or have it almost set for a more soft and chewy cookie.
- Allow to cool for 10 minutes on the cookie sheet before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Gosh your cookies look great! I can't wait for cheat day to bake a batch hee..hee..
I mean, you were doing your civic duty to not let that jar of Nutella go to waste. You cannot be blamed!! These look incredible 🙂
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I love Nutella too but I have one of those nut allergy kids. These look so good I think I am going to make a batch for me and my husband. As for a substitution maybe Biscoff? I don't know if they make a chocolate version.
Oh my, these cookies look so soft, chewy and gooey, and just truly decadent!
Thanks!! They are super tasty 🙂
We always have a jar of Nutella in our pantry, along with a bag of chocolate chips. For some reason, this combination never crossed my mind. We just took a batch of these out of the oven and they are. nothing short of ahhhhhmazin! Thanks for sharing this one!
No way! I’m glad you like them 🙂
These Nutella cookies look spectacular! They look perfect, delicious and everything I love about a cookie! I’m so making these asap!
Yay! Let me know how they go 🙂
My Snack Box option is in. These look delicious and never to miss out . My family loves Nutella and this is perfect for them.
What’s not to love? Thanks Veena 🙂
Yum! I love that these are not only packed with chocolate chips, but have an extra hit of delicious chocolatey hazelnut from the Nutella. The perfect cookie jar cookie to keep a double-batch on hand for!
Yes! Double batch is always on hand!
Oooooo these look scrumptious! And completely irresistible! My kids are going to have so much fun making these with me.. and of course taste testing the outcome 😆
I am sure your kids would love this!
You’ve take two of my favorite things in the world and made one beautiful creation! I’m definitely saving this recipe for a rainy day! Wish I had one of these right now 😀
Yes! The combo is so good! Thanks Tammy 🙂
These cookies sound and look amazing! I can only imagine how extra delicious the chocolate and hazelnut flavors from the nutella make these cookies.
Thanks!! It’s such a good combo 🙂
I am so with you – Nutella is my weakness! These cookies look divine (and it will give me an excuse to buy another jar!!)
Right! I am running low!
The minute I saw Nutella I knew that this recipe was calling to me. The chocolate cookies with the chocolate chips will surely satisfy my chocolate craving. This is one cookie that is destined to be a huge hit in our family. I may have to make two batches of cookies.
Yes!! It was a hit here too 🙂
Oh I could never do 100% sugar free. I’m love chocolate too much! These sound amazing and my daughter loves nutella! I’m so showing her this recipe so she and I can make it!
Hahah!! Me too. It is so hard to give up 🙂
Yummy! I love Nutella and chocolate chip cookies and don’t think I’ve combined the two before! Def inspired to make this!!! Thanks so much for sharing :).
You must try it! Chocolate goes so well with chocolate 😉