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Nutella Chocolate Lava Cookies

250kcal
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Prep 30 minutes
Cook 12 minutes
Total 42 minutes
These Nutella Chocolate Lava Cookies are a delightful treat with a gooey Nutella center enveloped in a soft chocolate cookie. Perfect for satisfying sweet cravings in both kids and adults.
Servings 15 cookies
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American

Ingredients

Nutella Filling
  • 1 cup Nutella (300g) Scoop and freeze in tablespoon-sized portions.
Cookie Dough
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (295g) Spoon and level before measuring.
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (80g)
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter (225g), room temperature For smoother mixing.
  • 1 cup granulated sugar (200g)
  • 1 cup light or dark brown sugar (200g), packed
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature For even mixing.
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • flaky sea salt (optional – for topping)

Method

Preparation
  1. Line a medium baking sheet or chopping board with parchment paper.
  2. Scoop 15 tablespoon-sized portions of Nutella onto the parchment tray and freeze for about 1 hour until solid.
Cookie Dough
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a separate large bowl, combine the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Beat with an electric mixer until smooth and lightened in color (about 1-2 minutes).
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing in the vanilla with the second egg. Mix until combined.
  5. Pour in the dry ingredients and mix until fully combined and streak-free.
Assembly and Baking
  1. Scoop out 1/4 cup sized portions of cookie dough, flatten into a 4-inch wide disk, and place a frozen Nutella scoop in the center.
  2. Wrap the dough around the Nutella to cover it completely, and roll into a smooth ball. Place 5-6 cookies on the baking sheet, leaving 3 inches of space between each.
  3. Bake in the oven for 10-12 minutes until the surface is no longer shiny but still soft.
  4. Let cookies cool on the tray for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to finish cooling.

Nutrition

Serving1gCalories250kcalCarbohydrates35gProtein3gFat12gSaturated Fat7gSodium120mgFiber2gSugar18g

Notes

For the best lava center, serve the cookies warm. They can also be enjoyed at room temperature, but the filling will firm up.

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