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    Home » Recipes » Desserts & Sweets » Easy Nutella Cookies (Addictive and ready in 15 minutes!)

    Easy Nutella Cookies (Addictive and ready in 15 minutes!)

    4.95 from 17 votes
    April 14, 2020 (last updated January 16, 2022) by Amina Al-Saigh

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    Who's up for a ridiculously easy cookie recipe? I'm talking several ingredients that I'm sure you have, dump them all in a bowl, mix with a spoon (or your hands) and bake. The result? A decadent and dangerously addictive soft cookie with chewy edges. This easy Nutella cookies recipe a must try! The magic behind this recipe is that Nutella already includes most of the ingredients for chocolate cookies (sugar, chocolate, and oil). So just a few more additions and you're set. That's what makes them really convenient. I love to bake on a whim and knowing that I need minimal ingredients means I can enjoy these whenever I want!

    Nutella cookies on parchment paper with a spoonful of Nutella next to them and a jar of Nutella to the back

    Ingredients you need for these Nutella cookies

    As promised, the ingredients you need are basic and almost always on hand.

    Ingredients for Nutella cookies, which are Nutella, egg, melted butter, baking powder and flour

    How to make this easy Nutella cookies recipe

    Let me walk you through the steps, but I promise it'll be short:

    • Mix the flour and baking powder in a bowl until combined
    • Add the Nutella, whisked egg, melted butter and flour and mix well. I like to use my hands to ensure everything is well incorporated and there is no streaks of flour
    • Refrigerate for 10-15 minutes. This will help ensure the cookies don't spread too much
    • Form into similar sized balls and place on a cookie sheet a few inches apart. They will spread so make sure you leave enough space!
    • Bake at 350F for 10-12 minutes. This will depend on your oven.
    Process steps for making Nutella cookies. Start by mixing flour, egg, melted butter, baking powder and Nutella in a bowl. Mix until cookie dough forms. Shape into balls and place on a baking sheet. Bake cookies.

    FAQs and Expert Tips

    How do I know the cookies are ready? You want to ensure you're around the 10-12 minute mark and that they cookies still look soft when you take them out. They will continue to cook and set as they are cooling. Overbaking them will lead to a crunchier cookie texture. Baking them perfectly will yield a soft cookie with chewy edges.

    How do I store these cookies? The best way to store them is in an airtight container so they stay soft. If you feel like they hardened slightly overnight, you can pop them in the microwave for a few seconds to heat them up before enjoying them.

    Nutella cookies stacked on top of each other with a spoonful of Nutella to the left and a jar of Nutella to the back

    Gifting idea using these cookies!

    One day I was browsing the internet (as you do) and I came across these cute mini Nutella jars and fell in love. I immediately thought of this recipe, and since it was during the holiday season, I thought these would make such a cute gift. So I wrapped up the cookies in clear plastic wrap and tied a mini Nutella jar to it. Cute, right?

    4 Mini Nutella Jars
    Nutella cookies stacked and wrapped in clear plastic, with a mini Nutella jar tied to it. Three mini Nutella jars to the right of the photo

    Looking for more easy desserts? Try these:

    • 3 Ingredient Toffee Squares
    • Easy No-Bake Lazy Cake
    • Double Almond Cookies
    • Healthy Banana Bread

    Easy Nutella Cookies

    These Nutella cookies come together in no time using minimal ingredients. Soft, chewy and delicious, they'll hit the spot every single time.
    4.95 from 17 votes
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    Course: Desserts
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: Cookies, Nutella, Nutella Cookies
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Servings: 12 -15 Cookies
    Author: Amina Al-Saigh

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup Nutella
    • 1 cup flour
    • 1 large egg
    • ¼ cup melted butter
    • 1 tsp baking powder

    Instructions

    • Start by preheating the oven to 350F
    • In a bowl, add the flour and baking powder and mix well
    • Next, add the Nutella, whisked eggs and melted butter
    • Mix well using a spoon or your hands until combined and no streaks of flour are visible
    • Place in the fridge for 10-15 minutes so the cookie dough can firm up (this prevents the cookies from spreading too much)
    • Form into balls and place a few inches apart on a parchment lined baking sheet (cookies will spread so leave some space)
    • Bake for 10-12 minutes on the middle rack. Ovens will vary so take them out when they are firm but still slightly soft. Overbaking these cookies will result in a harder/crunchier texture
    • Allow to cool for 10 minutes then enjoy! The texture should be soft with chewy edges

    Notes

    • Store these cookies in an airtight container
    • They may harden slightly overnight and become more chewy. You can still enjoy them like that, or if you like really soft cookies, pop them in the microwave for 1 minute
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      Comments

    1. Debbie says

      December 12, 2022 at 10:07 pm

      Are these freeze able? Thank you

      Reply
    2. Linda Mudawar says

      December 16, 2021 at 5:34 pm

      Hi I’m going to make these for a cookie competition! Do I sift the flower?

      Reply
      • Amina Al-Saigh says

        December 18, 2021 at 9:57 pm

        Sure you can! But you don't have to. 🙂 Good luck!

        Reply
    3. Sara says

      May 11, 2021 at 5:45 am

      5 stars
      Delicious and easy to make. Thank you for this recipe. It came together fairly quickly and we all enjoyed it after iftar!

      Reply
    4. Sarah says

      December 19, 2020 at 1:26 am

      I wish you had thrown in that they finish in 15 minutes too! My family literally inhaled these

      Reply
    5. alijah says

      November 27, 2020 at 4:10 pm

      these cookies were so delicious! they tasted so good and they were so easy to make! thank you so much for the recipe. it definitely a keeper! <3

      Reply
      • Amina says

        December 10, 2020 at 2:32 am

        I'm so glad to hear Alijah! Thanks so much for the feedback 🙂

        Reply
    6. Sumera says

      November 19, 2020 at 2:33 pm

      5 stars
      These cookies were so good! Really great recipe to do with kids. I imagine older kids could do this on their own pretty easily. Nutella flavour really comes through.

      Reply
      • Amina says

        December 10, 2020 at 3:21 am

        Thanks so much for the feedback Sumera! 🙂

        Reply
    7. LindaLee says

      November 04, 2020 at 6:18 pm

      5 stars
      I had never tried Nutella until I saw this recipe. (I know!) I made a few batches...these were really good. So simple, but so good! It’s cookie making weather, so I think these will be baking here soon.

      Reply
      • Amina says

        November 13, 2020 at 5:21 pm

        So glad you loved them! Thank you for the feedback! 🙂

        Reply
    8. Zahra says

      June 25, 2020 at 6:21 am

      5 stars
      These are SO good and warning: SUPER addictive! I may or may not have finished almost an entire batch while my kids were asleep ????.

      Best part: my 4 and 7 year olds can make these without any help from me (minus using the oven of course)!

      Reply
      • Amina says

        August 13, 2020 at 5:47 am

        That's the best thing ever Zahra! So glad your kids can enjoy making these. 🙂

        Reply
    9. Waffles says

      May 30, 2020 at 5:06 pm

      5 stars
      Loved these cookies! So delicious ???? and super easy to make !

      Reply
      • Amina says

        August 13, 2020 at 5:47 am

        Thank you so much for the review!!

        Reply
    10. Zahraa says

      May 07, 2020 at 2:28 am

      5 stars
      disclaimer: this review is coming from someone who has never baked cookies in the whole 21 years planet earth has been graced with her presence bc she's lazy as frick and someone whose mama isn't the biggest fan of cookies, and such.

      these were BOMB. they tasted (and smelled) like heaven, my brother broke his fast with 3 of these as soon as the adhan went off and my mum ordered me to move the tray because she couldn't stop eating them. they were so good she said to give some to our neighbours!!

      they required the LITTLEST effort and took the shortest amount of time to make. i also added chopped hazelnuts for some crunch and to compliment the nutella.

      honestly the best nutella cookies, or cookies in general, EVER.

      Reply
      • Amina says

        May 07, 2020 at 5:30 am

        Zahraa - your reviews are hilarious!! Thanks for the laugh. SO glad you and the family enjoyed these. 🙂

        Reply
    11. Sohnia says

      April 28, 2020 at 12:15 am

      5 stars
      My family and I loved the cookies! So easy to make and very delicious! My parents aren’t a fan of anything chocolaty but they absolutely loved these cookies. It was the highlight of our iftar. Thank you for sharing!

      Reply
      • Amina says

        April 30, 2020 at 10:11 pm

        I'm so glad I could make your iftar delicious! So glad your parents enjoyed them, it's always so nice to impress them, right? 🙂

        Reply
    12. Afifah Haque says

      April 27, 2020 at 8:27 pm

      Assalamualaikum!
      I attempted to make your Nutella cookies recipe and it turned out amazing!
      Although I halved the recipe since I was short on Nutella. However, I still added in a whole egg which was wrongdoing on my part. So I just gradually kept adding flour by the tbsp until a good dough formed. The texture ended up being more cakey so I enjoy it with a scoop of ice cream!

      Hope Ramadan is going well for your family! Thank you so much for the recipe! ❤️

      Reply
      • Amina says

        April 30, 2020 at 10:10 pm

        So glad you managed to work with what you have! Good thinking on your part. Thanks for the review!!

        Reply
    13. Ruquaiya says

      April 23, 2020 at 6:15 am

      5 stars
      Loved these cookies! So easy, and delicious!!

      Reply
      • Amina says

        April 30, 2020 at 10:10 pm

        I'm so glad they worked out for you! Thanks for your lovely review 🙂

        Reply
    14. Muddasira says

      April 17, 2020 at 3:10 pm

      5 stars
      Just made these, so easy and delicious!!

      Reply
      • Amina says

        April 17, 2020 at 5:33 pm

        Thanks for trying them Muddasira! Glad you liked them.

        Reply
        • Salwa says

          April 26, 2020 at 11:37 am

          5 stars
          Tried this recipe...easy peasy for us mums....and super yummy

        • Ruqayyah says

          April 27, 2020 at 7:33 pm

          Amazing recipe! My cookies came out perfect ????

        • Amina says

          April 30, 2020 at 10:09 pm

          Yay! So glad to hear you enjoyed it 🙂

      • Sana says

        November 18, 2020 at 5:12 am

        Just made these! So quick and easy to make! Couldn’t stop myself from eating these cookies! Another great recipe.

        Reply
        • Amina says

          November 19, 2020 at 3:41 am

          Thanks so much for the feedback Sana! So glad you enjoyed them!

    15. Anum says

      April 17, 2020 at 12:03 am

      5 stars
      Super easy to make! Would taste even better with a scoop of vanilla gelato to balance the nuttiness.

      Reply
      • Amina says

        April 17, 2020 at 1:33 am

        Yum! I agree - that would be delicious.

        Reply
    16. Sarah says

      April 15, 2020 at 12:15 am

      5 stars
      These were so easy and so yummy! A total keeper!

      Reply
      • Amina says

        April 17, 2020 at 1:34 am

        Thanks for the review Sarah! Means a lot coming from you.

        Reply

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