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Nutella-Stuffed Milk Chocolate Chip Blossoms – Soft Cookies with a Gooey Hazelnut Heart


  • Author: WAFA LI

Ingredients

• ¾ cup (1½ sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1¼ cups all-purpose flour
• ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder (Dutch-process for depth)
• ½ tsp baking soda
• ¼ tsp salt
• 24 (1 tsp) chilled Nutella dollops (freeze 15 mins for easy handling)
• 24 milk chocolate kisses, unwrapped
• Optional: flaky sea salt for finishing


Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment.
  2. In a bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy (~3 mins). Add egg and vanilla; mix well.
  3. Whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to wet ingredients until a soft dough forms. Chill 30 mins (helps prevent spreading).
  4. Scoop 1-tbsp dough balls. Flatten slightly; place 1 frozen Nutella dollop in center. Wrap dough around, sealing completely. Roll into smooth balls.
  5. Place 2″ apart on sheets. Bake 10–11 mins—until puffed and just set (centers will be soft—don’t overbake!).
  6. Immediately press 1 chocolate kiss into center of each (it’ll melt slightly). Optional: sprinkle with flaky salt.
  7. Cool on sheet 5 mins, then transfer to a rack.

PREP TIME & NUTRITION :
Prep Time: 25 mins (+30 chill), Cook Time: 11 mins, Total Time: 1 hr 6 mins, Yield: 24 cookies
Calories: 130, Net Carbs: 15g, Fats: 8g, Protein: 2g
Lower-sugar option: Use sugar-free cocoa + keto-friendly Nutella (e.g., ChocZero Hazelnut Spread) + sugar-free kisses — net carbs drop to ~4g/cookie.