Ingredients for Nutella Lava Cookies
- 1/2 cup chopped hazelnuts
- Unsalted Butter
- Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips
- 1 large egg
- Granulated Sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Vanilla Extract
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- Nutella, for filling (amount depends on desired filling size, approximately 1/2 cup total)
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How to Make Nutella Lava Cookies
- Melt 1/2 cup (1 stick) of unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add 1/2 cup chopped hazelnuts and sauté, stirring frequently, for 4-5 minutes, or until fragrant.
- Remove nuts from the skillet and spread on a piece of foil to cool and crisp.
- Melt 3 tablespoons of unsalted butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.
- Reduce heat to low and stir in 1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips.
- Stir until completely melted and smooth.
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- In a medium bowl, beat 1 large egg, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for about 2 minutes using a high speed electric hand mixer.
- Beat in the cooled melted chocolate mixture until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour and 1 teaspoon baking powder.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Stir in the cooled hazelnuts.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill for at least 1 hour (or up to overnight).
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, scoop out generous portions of dough (about 2 tablespoons each) and shape into mounds slightly larger than a golf ball.
- Press a hole into the center of each mound and fill with 1 teaspoon of chilled Nutella.
- Gently seal the hole with more dough.
- Place dough balls about 3 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for exactly 12 minutes, one sheet at a time.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for 3-5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
7 g
Sugar
94g
Fat
43g
Carbs
10g
