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💭 Why you’ll love this recipe
If you’re a fan of Nutella, then you’re going to love these cookies! Period.
It’s super quick and easy. These cookies are insanely easy to make. You don’t need any fancy equipment or ingredients, and the entire recipe can be made in one bowl. All you need is some Nutella, an egg, and all-purpose flour.They’re soft and chewy. These cookies are nice and soft on the inside with slightly crisp edges—exactly how a cookie should be and because they’re made with Nutella, they have this rich flavor that is absolutely irresistible.They’re Nutella cookies. Need I say more? Nutella is a magical substance that makes everything taste better. Trust me, these cookies are no exception! Check out this nutella cake as well!
📋 Ingredients and notes
As the name suggests, these 3 ingredient Nutella cookies are made with only Nutella, egg, and all-purpose flour.
Notes and Variations
Substitute eggs: You have the option of substituting water and oil for the egg in your cookie recipe, or you could use cornstarch and water instead.Nutella substitute: If you’re all out of Nutella, any other hazelnut-flavored or chocolate spread will do the trick. You just need something with the rich chocolate flavor and the same consistency as Nutella! Add a little bit of flair. Dressing up your cookies is easy and delicious! Try drizzling them with melted chocolate or dipping them in, then add a sprinkle of chopped nuts for extra flavor and texture. You can add chocolate chips to the dough, a bit of brown sugar on top, or even vanilla extract to the cookies to amplify the flavors.
📖 Make 3 ingredient Nutella cookies!
To cook these amazing and delicious cookies the first thing you need to do is to preheat the oven to 350°F. In a large bowl, add Nutella and a single egg. Mix until just combined. Add the flour and mix (all at once) for about 3 minutes until fully incorporated or until you get a uniform sticky dough. You can use a hand mixer, a stand mixer, or just use a spatula and apply some elbow grease for this step. Cover and place the dough in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes. Form 12 to 15 balls from the dough (approximately 25 grams each). Place the balls 2 inches apart onto a prepared baking sheet (lined with parchment paper or a silicon baking mat). Now, this is optional if you want to fill the cookies with Nutella. To create a well, use your finger or the bottom of a wooden spoon to press the center of each cookie dough ball. Bake at 350°F until edges are golden, around 10 minutes. Let them cool for about 10 minutes before placing them to a cooling rack to cool completely. Pipe the Nutella onto the cookies. Unbelievably easy! Enjoy your delicious 3 ingredient Nutella cookies!
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🍴 Serving and storage suggestions
You can keep these Nutella cookies fresh by storing them in the fridge in an airtight container for 4-5 days. If you want to extend their shelf life, freeze them inside a ziplock bag; these should last for 2-6 months.
Use good quality hazelnut spread. Since there are only 3 ingredients in the recipe, using a high-quality hazelnut spread is key to getting the best-tasting cookies!Do not over-bake. The nicest texture for these cookies is achieved when they look slightly underbaked so that they are still slightly soft and chewy. So, it might look like they’re not fully cooked, but they’ll continue to bake even after you remove them. Let the cookies cool completely. Once they are out of the oven, let them cool on the baking sheet for at least 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This helps them to set and prevents them from falling apart.
If you’d like to freeze the cookies, I recommend freezing them without the Nutella filling at the center. You can frost the cookies after defrosting, once they are at room temperature. If you’re looking for other cookie recipes, here are some of my favorites:
Almond Flour Peanut Butter CookiesHoliday Butter CookiesStrawberry Shortcake CookiesLemon Curd Cookies (Thumbprint!)No Chill Chocolate Chip CookiesVegan Christmas Cookies
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