Description
Chocolate Nutella Lava Cookies are rich, fudgy chocolate cookies filled with a molten Nutella center. Soft on the outside with a gooey hazelnut middle, they’re perfect for special occasions or an indulgent treat anytime.
Ingredients
- For the Nutella lava center:
- 12 teaspoons Nutella
- For the cookie dough:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Freeze the Nutella: Line a small tray with parchment paper. Scoop 12 teaspoons of Nutella onto the tray and freeze for 20–30 minutes, or until firm.
- Make the cookie dough: In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla and mix until combined. Stir in flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt just until combined. Fold in chocolate chips if using.
- Assemble the cookies: Scoop about 2 tablespoons of dough, flatten it in your hand, and place a frozen Nutella portion in the center. Wrap the dough around it and seal completely. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet with space between cookies.
- Bake: Bake at 350°F (177°C) for 9–11 minutes. The centers should look slightly soft for a molten effect.
- Cool and serve: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Serve warm for gooey centers.
Notes
- Freeze Nutella in advance to prevent leaks and create a lava effect.
- Do not overbake—cookies should look slightly underdone in the center.
- Chilling dough balls before baking helps prevent spreading.
- For extra richness, use dark chocolate chips or add chopped hazelnuts.
- Microwave leftovers briefly for gooey centers again.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
