Nutella Stuffed Kinder Cookies
These Nutella Stuffed Kinder Cookies are the ultimate treat for chocolate lovers! With creamy Nutella centers, chunks of Kinder chocolate, and white chocolate chips, every bite is a burst of indulgent flavor. Perfect for sharing, gifting, or savoring all by yourself!
Whether you’re looking to impress guests, satisfy your sweet tooth, or create a gift-worthy dessert, these cookies are the perfect choice. Their rich, gooey centers and crunchy chocolate toppings make them utterly irresistible for any occasion!
Why You Should Make This Recipe
- Gooey Nutella centers make every bite irresistible.
- Loaded with Kinder Bueno and white chocolate chips for extra decadence.
- Perfect for holiday baking, gifts, or a sweet pick-me-up.
Ingredients You Will Need
NOTE: Full ingredient amounts and instructions are in the printable recipe card at the end of the post.
- Unsalted Butter – Unsalted butter is preferred in baking to control the amount of salt in the recipe.
- Dark brown sugar
- White granulated sugar
- Egg
- Vanilla extract
- All-purpose flour – Make sure to stir, spoon, and level when measuring with cups.
- Baking powder
- Baking soda
- Salt – omit if using salted butter
- Kinder chocolate – chopped
- White chocolate chips
- Kinder Bueno Bars – ½ chopped for cookie dough and ½ broken into squares for topping
- Nutella
Substitutions & Variations
- Swap Kinder chocolate with your favorite milk chocolate bars.
- Use dark chocolate chips for a richer flavor.
- Add chopped hazelnuts for extra crunch.
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Prepare Nutella Centers: Measure out 12 ½ tablespoons of Nutella onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Freeze for at least 1 hour.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a mixing bowl, beat butter with brown sugar and white sugar until light and fluffy (3–5 minutes).
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Gradually add flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix until a smooth dough forms.
- Fold in Chocolate: Gently fold in chopped Kinder chocolate, Kinder Bueno, and white chocolate chips.
- Portion Dough: Divide the dough into 12 portions, each approximately 80g.
- Stuff with Nutella: Flatten each portion, place a frozen Nutella center in the middle, and wrap the dough around it.
- Chill Dough: Chill the stuffed dough balls in the freezer for 30 minutes or in the fridge for 1 hour.
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake: Arrange cookie dough balls on a lined baking tray, spacing them apart. Bake for 10–12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
- Top with Kinder Bueno: Immediately press a square of Kinder Bueno onto each cookie.
- Cool and Enjoy: Let cookies cool on trays for 30 minutes before serving.
What to Serve With Your Cookies
Pair these cookies with a glass of cold milk, hot cocoa, or even a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgent dessert.
Tips & FAQs
- Use a cookie scoop to portion the dough evenly.
- Ensure the Nutella centers are completely frozen to prevent leakage during baking.
- Don’t skip the chilling step; it helps the cookies maintain their shape.
Storing and Freezing
- Room Temperature: Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Freezer: Freeze baked cookies for up to 3 months. Reheat in the oven for a freshly baked texture.
Frequent Questions
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Nutella Stuffed Kinder Cookies
Nutella Stuffed Kinder Cookies are loaded with gooey Nutella, Kinder Bueno, and white chocolate. Perfect for holidays, gifts, or any sweet craving!
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ½ cup dark brown sugar
- ⅓ cup white granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt – omit if using salted butter
- 126 g Kinder chocolate 6 bars, chopped
- ½ cup white chocolate chips
- 3 Kinder Bueno Bars 1.5 bars chopped for cookie dough, 1.5 bars broken into squares to top the cookies
- ½ cup Nutella
Instructions
- Start by preparing the Nutella centers. Measure out 12 ½ tablespoons of Nutella, spreading them onto a parchment-lined baking sheet or freezable container. Place in the freezer for at least 1 hour, or until frozen solid.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugars until light and fluffy. About 3-5 minutes on medium-high speed.
- Add in the egg and vanilla extract, beating until well combined.
- Gradually add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to the mixture, beating until a smooth cookie dough forms.
- Fold in the chopped Kinder chocolate, Kinder Bueno and white chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Using a scale, divide the dough into 12 equal portions, approximately 80g each.
- Remove the frozen Nutella from the freezer. Flatten each portion of dough and place a frozen Nutella ball in the center. Wrap the dough around the Nutella to completely enclose it.
- Chill the stuffed cookie dough in the freezer for at least 30 minutes or in the fridge for 1 hour.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) while the cookie dough chills.
- Once chilled, place the stuffed cookie dough balls onto lined baking trays, spacing them apart to allow for spreading. You will want to have anywhere from 4-6 on each pan, depending on the size of your pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
