Chocolate Hazelnut Cookies

5 from 7 votes

These easy chocolate hazelnut cookies are made with Nutella along with one egg, flour and chopped hazelnuts- quick, easy and a crowd favorite

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These Chocolate Hazelnut Cookies are made with everyone’s favorite – Nutella, which makes them have a really special flavor and texture! These Nutella cookies are chewy and rich, and take just 5 minutes to prep with just 4 ingredients! They are the perfect way to get your chocolate and hazelnut fix!

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Whether you’re a Nutella fan (who isn’t?!) or are simply craving some chocolate and hazelnuts, these easy hazelnut cookies are definitely one to try! Pair these Nutella cookies with a cold glass of your favorite milk, and just try to eat only one. 

“My daughter and I baked these for Santa on Christmas Eve. This is definitely our new favorite cookie. Very simple to make and super soft, chewy, and chocolatey!” Shavein

Recipe at a glance

Cuisine Inspiration: American
Primary Cooking Method: Baking
Dietary Info: Vegetarian
Key Flavor: Chocolate and Hazelnut
Skill Level: Easy

Summary

  • Simple and Quick: These Nutella cookies are so easy to make with only 4 ingredients. You will have delicious chocolate hazelnut cookies cooling on your kitchen counter in no time.
  • Customizable: Keeping chocolate and hazelnut as the base flavors, you can easily customize these cookies by adding your favorite mix-ins like chocolate chips, white chocolate, sea salt, or other nuts.
  • Soft and Chewy Texture: The careful balance of ingredients ensures that each cookie is moist and soft on the inside and with a slight crispness on the outside.
  • Irresistible Chocolate Hazelnut Flavors: The Nutella paired with the chopped hazelnuts makes for an amazing cookie. I mean, who doesn’t love Nutella on a slice of toast (or just on a spoon)! If you haven’t tried to bake with it, then you’ve been missing out.

Ingredients to make Nutella Cookies

  • Chocolate hazelnut spread: The essential ingredient! Nutella is the obvious choice, but any other brand will work well.
  • Egg: To bind the dry ingredients together.
  • Flour: All purpose flour works really well in this recipe, but you can also try these with gluten-free 1:1 all purpose flour and they should work well.
  • Crushed hazelnuts: The nuts add a nice crunchy texture to the cookies. You could also use almonds or peanuts if you prefer, or leave them out.
  • Chocolate Chips: For an extra chocolaty cookie, consider adding ½ cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips or white chocolate chips for a fun color contrast and sweet cream flavor.
  • Sea Salt: A small pinch of flaky salt on top of each cookie before baking can balance the sweetness and elevate the flavors. Sweet and salty are always a tasty combination.
  • Drizzle: After baking, add a drizzle or dollop of warmed Nutella or caramel on top of each cookie for another layer of flavor and visual appeal. Peanut butter would be a delicious contrast and offer those classic chocolate and peanut butter combinations.
  • Combination of nuts: In addition to crushed hazelnuts, crushed peanuts, pistachios, cashews, or almonds would all be exceptional in this recipe. With no salt added to this recipe, lightly salted nuts can be used in moderation.
  • Vanilla Extract: Add another layer of complex flavors by adding a teaspoon of vanilla extract to your chocolate cookie dough.

How to Make Nutella Cookies

  1. Place the ingredients together in a bowl.
  2. Whisk them together until well combined without any streaks of flour.
  3. Place the chocolate hazelnut cookie batter on a baking sheet and pop them in the oven.
  4. Bake until they spread, and the bottoms are golden brown.
4 image collage to show the batter before and after mixing, and then the cookies before and after baking

Tips for Making The Best Nutella cookies

  1. Don’t over mix the batter. Mix the cookie batter well so that there is no dry flour left in the bowl, but don’t over mix as this can result in tough cookies
  2. Leave room for the cookies to spread. When placing the cookies on the baking sheet, leave some room between each one as they will double in size.
  3. Chill the dough balls before baking. This will help the fat in the Nutella to solidify and they won’t spread as much when baked.

What to serve with cookies

How to store Nutella cookies

Store the cookies in an airtight container, and they’ll stay chewy and irresistible – for up to 3 – 4 days.. well, that is, if they last a few days! You can also make the dough a day ahead of time and store covered in the fridge. Make sure that your cookies are fully cooled before storing them.

How long will chocolate hazelnut cookies last in the fridge?
Before storing in the fridge, make sure that your cookies are fully cooled first. To extend the shelf life, keep stored in an airtight container and they’ll stay fresh for up to a week.

Can I freeze chocolate cookies with hazelnuts?
Consider freezing your chocolate hazelnut cookies to extend their shelf life beyond a week or so. Store as you would in the fridge, but in a freezer-safe container or bag. Your Nutella cookies can be frozen for up to 3 months. This also comes in handy when prepping for the holidays.

Frequently asked questions

How do you know when the chocolate cookies are baked?

When you bake cookies that are dark in color, it can be hard to tell when they are done. Once the cookies are cooked, they will lose their shine and if they don’t fall inwards if you gently poke them, they are done. The cookies will continue to cook once they are removed from the oven, so let them cool completely.

Why do you cook the cookies on parchment?

This helps the bottom of the cookies not brown as fast. If you prefer a crispier bottom, you can place them directly on a baking sheet. Lining a baking sheet with parchment paper also makes cleanup a breeze!

Chocolate hazelnut cookies stacked on a plate

This chocolate hazelnut cookies recipe is one you definitely need to make with your family! They’re so soft, so chewy, and so incredibly delicious! And if you’re a big Nutella fan, be sure to check out my Nutella Mug Cake!

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This Chocolate Hazelnut Cookies recipe was originally published on March 15, 2017. The recipe now includes updated step-by-step photos and more details for making the cookies perfectly.

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Chocolate Hazelnut Nutella Cookies

These easy chocolate hazelnut cookies are made with Nutella along with one egg, flour and chopped hazelnuts- quick, easy and a crowd favorite
5 from 7 votes
Servings 9 servings
Course Dessert
Calories 219
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup chocolate hazelnut spread like Nutella
  • 1 large eggs
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup hazelnuts chopped

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, mix the chocolate hazelnut spread with the egg until smooth. Add the flour, and mix well until combined.
  • Divide the dough into 1 ½ tablespoon-sized balls using a spring-loaded scoop. Sprinkle the chopped hazelnut on top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 8-12 minutes or until cookie edges have set and the cookie tops are slightly cracked. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

Notes

Storage: Store the cookies in an airtight container for up to one week.
Make ahead Instructions: You can also make the dough a day ahead of time and store covered in the fridge. Make sure that your cookies are fully cooled before storing.
Tip: You will know the cookies are cooked because they will lose their shine. Remember that the cookies will continue to cook once they are removed from the oven, so let them cool completely.

Nutrition

Calories: 219kcal, Carbohydrates: 24g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 12g, Saturated Fat: 10g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 18mg, Sodium: 21mg, Potassium: 169mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 18g, Vitamin A: 28IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 45mg, Iron: 2mg

Nutrition information provided is an estimate. It will vary based on cooking method and specific ingredients used.

Cuisine American
Course: Dessert

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  1. My daughter and I baked these for Santa on Christmas Eve. This is definitely our new favorite cookie. Very simple to make and super soft, chewy, and chocolatey!

  2. I used oat flour instead of AP and they took a bit longer to bake (maybe an extra minute) but turned out fantastic! Super easy and the kitchen smelled heavenly while baking!