Nutella Thumbprint Cookies

Name: Nutella Thumbprint Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 27 min
Yield: 24 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 Cup Butter - Softened; 1/3 Cup Sugar; 1/4 Cup Brown Sugar; 1 Large Egg Yolk; 1 Tsp Vanilla; 1 1/4 Cup All-Purpose Flour; 1/4 Tsp Salt; 1/2 Cup Hazelnuts; 1/2-3/4 Cup Nutella; Sea Salt

Prep: 15 min Cook: 12 min Total: 27 min Serves: 24 3 views

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Soft and buttery, these cookies offer a delightful contrast of textures with a crispy exterior and a melt-in-your-mouth center. Each thumbprint is generously filled with luxurious Nutella, bringing a rich chocolate-hazelnut flavor that pairs perfectly with a hint of sea salt on top. Ideal for holiday gatherings or cozy afternoons with friends, these treats will satisfy both kids and adults alike, making them an irresistible indulgence for any occasion.

Ingredients

1/2 Cup Butter - Softened
1/3 Cup Sugar
1/4 Cup Brown Sugar
1 Large Egg Yolk
1 Tsp Vanilla
1 1/4 Cups All-Purpose Flour
1/4 Tsp Salt
1/2 Cup Hazelnuts
1/2-3/4 Cup Nutella
Sea Salt

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Beat the softened butter, granulated sugar and brown sugar until creamy and fluffy.
Mix in the egg yolk and vanilla until smooth.
Add the flour and salt and mix just until a soft dough forms. Avoid overmixing.
Scoop about 1 tablespoon of dough per cookie and roll into balls.
If using hazelnuts, gently roll the outside of each ball in the chopped nuts.
Place about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet. Use your thumb or the back of a ½-teaspoon measuring spoon to make a deep indentation in the center of each cookie.
Bake for 10–12 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden. If the centers puff up during baking, gently press the indentations down again while the cookies are still warm.
Cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.
Once mostly cooled, spoon or pipe about 1 teaspoon of Nutella into each indentation.
For a sweet-salty finish, sprinkle just a few flakes of sea salt over the Nutella.