Sometimes a girl just wants cookies. Lots of little, tiny, sweet, soft, chocolaty cookies.
When the mood strikes you, this recipe is sure to satisfy that craving!
This recipe is based off a top-rated recipe by Food Network’s Ina Garten, known as the “Barefoot Contessa.” Instead of rolling out the cookie dough, follow the steps below to fill each cookie with Nutella!
These cookies are great fresh out of the oven, but they also soften considerably after a few days.
Nutella Thumbprint Cookies Recipe
Yield: Approximately 36 Cookies
Directions:
Put the butter and sugar in a bowl and mix on high until combined. Add in the vanilla, mix to incorporate.
In another bowl, combine the flour and salt. Slowly add this mixture to the butter mixture, mixing just to incorporate or until the dough forms.
Shape the dough into a disk, then refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Remove the dough from the refrigerator and shape into equal-sized spheres, arranging them on a sheet pan about 3 inches apart.
Bake at 350°F for 18-22 minutes, or until golden brown.
Remove the cookies from the oven and work quickly while they are still soft to make a small indentation in the center of each with a spoon. Fill each hole with Nutella, then let the cookies come to room temperature.
Big thanks to Brandon again for helping a girl out!
Kelly says
January 19, 2014 at 8:42 pmI love how little ingredients these have AND the addition of Nutella! Nutella makes everything better!
Christine says
January 21, 2014 at 5:03 pmSo what I love about this recipe… is that I have everything on hand to make it!! YUMMY!!!
Thanks for sharing at From Dream To Reality! 🙂
Maria says
January 21, 2014 at 9:29 pmThese look so good! I got a big jar of Nutella this week and have been using it in literally everything I can lol! Love the idea of using it in thumbprint cookies!!! Sounds sooo good!!!
Lisa says
January 22, 2014 at 12:52 pmThese look divine! One of my favorite cookies are thumbprints and I love nutella so this is a genius combination. They are the Spotlight of the Week! Thanks for sharing at Mix it up Monday 🙂
http://www.flourmewithlove.com/2014/01/featuring-you_22.html
Debbie-Dabble says
January 22, 2014 at 3:18 pmNow these look yummy!!
Thanks for linking up to Fluster’s Creative Muster Party!! I am co hosting this week!!
Hugs,
Deb
Diane says
January 23, 2014 at 11:16 pmYour cookies look delicious! I am hosting Family Fun Friday…stop by and bring your thumbprint cookies! They would be a great addition! Blessings (also…pinning these for later!)
Mamabelly says
January 24, 2014 at 8:28 amThese look amazing! I have to make these this afternoon! Stopping by from Play.Party.Pin and I love your blog!
Alyssa says
January 25, 2014 at 9:42 pmThey look super yummy!
Nice job and thanks for sharing the recipe!
Alyssa says
January 25, 2014 at 9:44 pmThey look yummy!
Thanks for sharing, can’t wait to try them! <3 <3
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January 31, 2014 at 12:30 pmHappy Friday! 🙂 I am here to let you know that your fab recipe is one of my favorites from last week’s #GetHimFed Linky Party! You are welcome to come to my blog, grab a featured button, and join the party again 🙂 Congrats!
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TaMara says
February 10, 2014 at 5:41 amNutella makes anything go from good to amazing. Thanks for sharing at Food on Friday.
maria says
February 15, 2014 at 10:12 ammy family loves nutella and never thought to put them in a cookie. Thanks for linking this up to friday frenzy party this week.
Kelly says
February 15, 2014 at 10:22 pmI love thumbprint cookies and filling them with Nutella sounds amazing! Stunning pictures too:)
Dina says
February 15, 2014 at 11:29 pmWOW these cookies look scrumptious! I love Nutella:)
Miz Helen says
February 17, 2014 at 11:05 amHi Jenn,
We will just love your Nutella Thumbprint Cookies, we are big Nutella fans! Thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday and hope you have a great week!
Come Back Soon!
Miz Helen
Amber says
February 17, 2014 at 12:55 pmI love thumbprint cookies–what a great idea to put Nutella in them! Yum!
Amber @ http://www.applestoapplique.com
Heather {Woods of Bell Trees} says
February 18, 2014 at 2:14 amHeavenly yumminess, I have yet to make a recipe with Nutella but I love the idea of doing something besides spooning the chocolatey goodness out of the jar and eating it plain! I look forward to devouring these little cookies!
Mary says
February 18, 2014 at 10:57 amI am actually not a huge nutella fan, but my dad has mentioned it several times so I’ve been looking for a recipe to make for him. These cookies look perfect, I’ll be pinning this and making them shortly!
Eat Drink & Be Mary
Cindy says
February 18, 2014 at 12:46 pmMy daughter would love these cookies! Thanks for sharing at Simple Supper.
Angel says
February 18, 2014 at 9:25 pmThese cookies look delicious. Thanks for sharing your recipe with us at Wake Up Wednesday Linky Party.
Angel
CJ Huang says
February 24, 2014 at 7:47 amGotta love Nutella, and then put in in a thumbprint cookie? Come share this recipe at Five Friday Finds! http://morselsoflife.com/five-friday-finds-125.html