Nutella Stuffed M&M Cookies
Nutella Stuffed M&M Cookies
Ingredients
- 115 g unsalted butter, softened
- 150 g light brown sugar
- 50 g caster sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg
- 250 g plain flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
- 150 g M&M's
- 1/2 cup Nutella, approximately, for stuffing
Instructions
- 1
Take spoonfuls of Nutella and place them onto a plate lined with parchment paper. Transfer the plate to the freezer and freeze for at least 30 minutes, or until solid.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, add the softened unsalted butter, light brown sugar, and caster sugar. Using an electric hand mixer, cream these ingredients together until the mixture is light and fluffy.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Add the vanilla extract and egg to the creamed mixture. Beat again with the electric mixer until all ingredients are well combined.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Sift the plain flour, baking powder, and bicarbonate of soda into the wet mixture. Mix using the electric mixer on a low speed or by hand until a cohesive cookie dough forms.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Add the M&M's to the dough. Mix until the M&M's are just combined and evenly distributed throughout the dough.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Take a scoop of the cookie dough (using an ice cream scoop for consistent sizing). Flatten the dough in your hand. Place one of the frozen Nutella discs in the center of the flattened dough. Carefully wrap the cookie dough around the Nutella, ensuring it is completely sealed inside the dough ball.
⏱️ 10 min
- 7
Place the stuffed cookie dough balls onto a plate and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
⏱️ 5 min
- 8
Preheat your oven to 180°C. Line a baking tray with parchment paper. Place the chilled cookie dough balls onto the prepared baking tray, leaving enough space between them for spreading.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 180
- 9
Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are still soft.
⏱️ 12 min•🌡️ 180
- 10
Once baked, remove the tray from the oven. Let the cookies cool slightly on the baking tray for a few minutes before carefully transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
⏱️ 3 min
- 11
Enjoy your Nutella Stuffed M&M Cookies, revealing the gooey Nutella center when broken open.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutella Stuffed M&M Cookies
- 115 g unsalted butter, softened
- 150 g light brown sugar
- 50 g caster sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg
- 250 g plain flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
- 150 g M&M's
- 1/2 cup Nutella, approximately, for stuffing
Instructions
- 1
Take spoonfuls of Nutella and place them onto a plate lined with parchment paper. Transfer the plate to the freezer and freeze for at least 30 minutes, or until solid.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
In a large mixing bowl, add the softened unsalted butter, light brown sugar, and caster sugar. Using an electric hand mixer, cream these ingredients together until the mixture is light and fluffy.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Add the vanilla extract and egg to the creamed mixture. Beat again with the electric mixer until all ingredients are well combined.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Sift the plain flour, baking powder, and bicarbonate of soda into the wet mixture. Mix using the electric mixer on a low speed or by hand until a cohesive cookie dough forms.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Add the M&M's to the dough. Mix until the M&M's are just combined and evenly distributed throughout the dough.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Take a scoop of the cookie dough (using an ice cream scoop for consistent sizing). Flatten the dough in your hand. Place one of the frozen Nutella discs in the center of the flattened dough. Carefully wrap the cookie dough around the Nutella, ensuring it is completely sealed inside the dough ball.
⏱️ 10 min - 7
Place the stuffed cookie dough balls onto a plate and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
⏱️ 5 min - 8
Preheat your oven to 180°C. Line a baking tray with parchment paper. Place the chilled cookie dough balls onto the prepared baking tray, leaving enough space between them for spreading.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 180 - 9
Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are still soft.
⏱️ 12 min•🌡️ 180 - 10
Once baked, remove the tray from the oven. Let the cookies cool slightly on the baking tray for a few minutes before carefully transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
⏱️ 3 min - 11
Enjoy your Nutella Stuffed M&M Cookies, revealing the gooey Nutella center when broken open.