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    Nutella Thumbprint Cookies Recipe

    January 19, 2014 by Jenn 21 Comments

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    Sometimes a girl just wants cookies. Lots of little, tiny, sweet, soft, chocolaty cookies...like this Nutella Thumbprint Cookies Recipe! When the mood strikes you, this recipe is sure to satisfy that craving!

    Nutella Thumbprint Cookies Recipe

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    Nutella Thumbprint cookies recipe

    Nutella Thumbprint Cookies Recipe

    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. So do you know what that means? They are a great MAKE-AHEAD recipe!

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    Nutella Thumbprint Cookies Recipe

    Here are the ingredients you need to gather to get started making this Nutella Thumbprint Cookies Recipe 

    Keep in mind, all of the ingredient amounts you’ll need are in the printable recipe card below.

    Unsalted butter - You are going to need your butter to be at room temperature, so go ahead and take it out about an hour or so before you begin baking this recipe!

    Granulated Sugar

    Pure Vanilla extract

    All purpose flour

    Salt

    And last but certainly not least - Nutella Chocolate Hazelnut Spread!

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    Nutella Thumbprint Cookies Recipe

    Nutella Thumbprint cookies recipe

    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.

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    Nutella Thumbprint Cookies Recipe

    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Keyword cookies, Nutella
    Servings 36 cookies
    Author Jenn

    Ingredients

    • ¾ pound unsalted butter room temperature
    • 1 cup sugar
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 3 ½ cups flour
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • Nutella as needed

    Instructions

    1. Put the butter and sugar in a bowl and mix on high until combined. Add in the vanilla, mix to incorporate.
    2. 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.
    3. Shape the dough into a disk, then refrigerate for 30 minutes.
    4. 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.
    5. Bake at 350°F for 18-22 minutes, or until golden brown.
    6. 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.

    Nutella thumbprint cookies recipe

     

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    1. Kelly

      January 19, 2014 at 8:42 pm

      I love how little ingredients these have AND the addition of Nutella! Nutella makes everything better!

      Reply
    2. Christine

      January 21, 2014 at 5:03 pm

      So 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! 🙂

      Reply
    3. Maria

      January 21, 2014 at 9:29 pm

      These 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!!!

      Reply
    4. Lisa

      January 22, 2014 at 12:52 pm

      These 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

      Reply
    5. Debbie-Dabble

      January 22, 2014 at 3:18 pm

      Now these look yummy!!

      Thanks for linking up to Fluster's Creative Muster Party!! I am co hosting this week!!

      Hugs,
      Deb

      Reply
    6. Diane

      January 23, 2014 at 11:16 pm

      Your 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!)

      Reply
    7. Mamabelly

      January 24, 2014 at 8:28 am

      These look amazing! I have to make these this afternoon! Stopping by from Play.Party.Pin and I love your blog!

      Reply
    8. Alyssa

      January 25, 2014 at 9:42 pm

      They look super yummy!

      Nice job and thanks for sharing the recipe!

      Reply
    9. Alyssa

      January 25, 2014 at 9:44 pm

      They look yummy!

      Thanks for sharing, can't wait to try them! <3 <3

      Reply
    10. Valentina | The Baking Fairy

      January 31, 2014 at 12:30 pm

      Happy 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!

      {TheBakingFairy.net}

      Reply
    11. TaMara

      February 10, 2014 at 5:41 am

      Nutella makes anything go from good to amazing. Thanks for sharing at Food on Friday.

      Reply
    12. maria

      February 15, 2014 at 10:12 am

      my family loves nutella and never thought to put them in a cookie. Thanks for linking this up to friday frenzy party this week.

      Reply
    13. Kelly

      February 15, 2014 at 10:22 pm

      I love thumbprint cookies and filling them with Nutella sounds amazing! Stunning pictures too:)

      Reply
    14. Dina

      February 15, 2014 at 11:29 pm

      WOW these cookies look scrumptious! I love Nutella:)

      Reply
    15. Miz Helen

      February 17, 2014 at 11:05 am

      Hi 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

      Reply
    16. Amber

      February 17, 2014 at 12:55 pm

      I love thumbprint cookies--what a great idea to put Nutella in them! Yum!
      Amber @ http://www.applestoapplique.com

      Reply
    17. Heather {Woods of Bell Trees}

      February 18, 2014 at 2:14 am

      Heavenly 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!

      Reply
    18. Mary

      February 18, 2014 at 10:57 am

      I 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

      Reply
    19. Cindy

      February 18, 2014 at 12:46 pm

      My daughter would love these cookies! Thanks for sharing at Simple Supper.

      Reply
    20. Angel

      February 18, 2014 at 9:25 pm

      These cookies look delicious. Thanks for sharing your recipe with us at Wake Up Wednesday Linky Party.
      Angel

      Reply
    21. CJ Huang

      February 24, 2014 at 7:47 am

      Gotta 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

      Reply

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