Quick Nutella Cookies for When You Need a Sweet Fix, Fast

When the craving hits, there’s no time for chilling dough or sorting through ingredient lists longer than your grocery receipt. You need something fast, chocolatey, and dangerously easy to throw together. That’s where these Nutella cookies come in—minimal effort, maximum reward. They’re the kind of treat that feels like cheating, in the best way. Perfect for last-minute dessert plans or just a Tuesday afternoon with no self-control.

Ingredients

Ingredients in Nutella Cookies: 1 cup Nutella chocolate hazelnut spread, ¾ cup all-purpose flour, 1 egg, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract, ¼ teaspoon salt, and ¾ teaspoon baking powder.
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Mix Wet Ingredients

Preheat oven to 350°F. In a bowl, mix the egg, Nutella, and vanilla extract until smooth.
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Combine Dry Ingredients

Fold in the dry ingredients with a spatula until a dough forms. Add a splash of milk or water if needed to help the dough come together.
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Portion and Roll

Divide the dough into 12 equal portions and roll each into a ball with your hands.
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Bake the Cookies

Place dough balls on a parchment-lined baking tray, spacing them out evenly. Bake for 10–12 minutes or until fully baked.
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Variations and Substitutions

You can turn these Nutella cookies into a s’mores-inspired treat by adding mini marshmallows to the batter and sprinkling graham cracker crumbs on top. For extra richness, mix in dark, milk, or white chocolate chips. If you prefer bars over individual cookies, press the dough into a baking dish and bake it as cookie bars—just be sure to check the center for doneness since they’ll need more time. Other tasty add-ins include chopped nuts, dried cherries, or shredded coconut for extra texture and flavor.
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Tips and Tricks for Making Nutella Cookies

If the dough feels too dry, just add a splash of milk to help bring it together. You can adjust the cookie size to your liking, but remember to tweak the baking time accordingly. Avoid overbaking—it’s fine if the cookies feel soft when they come out, as long as the tops have turned from shiny to matte. For storage, keep them at room temperature in an airtight container or bag. They also freeze well, so stash some in a gallon-sized freezer bag for a future treat.
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