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Nutella Lava Cookies


  • Author: Mark Taylor
  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Yield: Approximately 12 cookies

Description

Nutella Lava Cookies are a chocolate lover’s dream, boasting a crispy exterior and a luscious molten Nutella center that delights with every bite.


Ingredients

  • All-Purpose Flour
  • Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
  • Granulated Sugar
  • Baking Powder
  • Unsalted Butter
  • Nutella (room temperature)
  • Eggs (room temperature)
  • Vanilla Extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, and baking powder.
  3. In another bowl, cream softened butter until smooth, then gradually add sugar until fluffy.
  4. Beat in eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract.
  5. Combine dry ingredients with the wet mixture until just mixed; avoid overmixing.
  6. Scoop dough onto the baking sheet, create an indent in each scoop, fill with Nutella, and cover with more dough.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 14g
  • Sodium: 90mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 35mg

Keywords: Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to help maintain shape. Try substituting Nutella with peanut butter or cookie butter for different flavors. Add chopped nuts or sea salt for extra texture and sophistication.