Easy Nutella Cookies Stuffed with Candy Canes
You only need four ingredients and less than an hour to make these soft and crunchy Nutella cookies stuffed with crushed candy canes! These cookies are simple yet undeniably delicious and festive!
One Week for Christmas!
Can you believe that Christmas is just around the corner? This month flew by so quickly compared to the rest of the year. I don’t know about you, but till now, I have baked dozens of Christmas cookies (including these Nutella Cookies), cakes and brownies. However, cookies are still my favorite festive treat to bake and share with my loved ones. Having said this, I kept for the end the ultimate Christmas cookie; Nutella cookies stuffed with candy canes! For those who do not have the luxury of time but still want to enjoy or gift good cookies to family and friends, this recipe is for you!
Nutella cookies stuffed with crushed candy canes!
First things first, I haven’t yet met a single person who does not love creamy Nutella spread. However, if Nutella is not your thing we can still be friends! Have a look at these cookie recipes for delicious Greek melomakarona or kourampiedes. Lastly, this post is not in any way sponsored or affiliated with Nutella brand (although I wish it was!).
The rich and creamy texture of Nutella spread combined with crushed candy canes gives you a luscious chocolaty taste with subtle peppermint hints. I’m a firm believer that simple desserts with few ingredients can easily compete with fancy extravagant sweets. These Nutella stuffed cookies do not lack at all in flavor and it will satisfy your Holiday cravings!
How to make Nutella Stuffed cookies:
The whole process takes less than an hour and no mixer is required.
Firstly, beat the egg with a hand whisker in a bowl. Secondly, add the Nutella and stir well till it’s fully incorporated. Gradually fold in the self raising flour using a spatula.
Once the dough is ready, gently stir in the crushed candy canes. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place in the freezer for 15 minutes. There is no need to chill the cookie dough overnight, but make sure not to skip this step. Chilled cookie dough is easier to shape.
While the cookie dough is chilling, line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. Preheat the oven to 350F (175C).
Scoop about a full tablespoon of cookie dough and mold it into a ball using your palms. Place the cookie on the lined baking sheet. Repeat the same steps for the remaining cookie dough.
Bake for 6 to 8 minutes. The cookies should look lightly browned on the edges. Be careful not to overbake as this will result in a hard cookie. The cookies will continue to bake after you take them out of the oven. Let the Nutella cookies cool down completely on a cooling rack.
Enjoy these chewy Nutella cookies with a cup of milk or hot cocoa!
Soft Nutella Candy Cane Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 Egg Room temperature
- 1/2 cup Nutella
- 1 cup Self Rising Flour Sifted
- 3 Candy Canes Crushed
Instructions
- In a bowl, beat the egg with a hand whisker.
- Add the Nutella and stir well till it's fully incorporated.
- Gradually fold in the self rising flour using a spatula.
- Once the dough is ready, stir in gently the crushed candy canes.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place in the freezer for 15 minutes.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Preheat the oven to 350F (175C).
- Scoop about a full tablespoon of cookie dough and mold it into a ball using your palms.
- Place the cookie on the lined baking sheet.
- Repeat the same steps for the remaining cookie dough.
- Bake for 6 to 8 minutes. The cookies should look lightly browned on the edges.
- Let the cookies cool down completely on a cooling rack.
- Enjoy with a cup of milk or hot cocoa!
Notes
- The recipe can be easily doubled.
- Sifting the flour will result in a fluffy and chewy cookie.
- If you do not have self rising flour handy, you can use the same amount of all-purpose flour, 1 and 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Combine them before adding to the to wet mixture.
- No need to chill the cookie dough overnight. 15 minutes in the freezer are enough but make sure not to skip this step. Chilled cookie dough is easier to shape.
- Feel free to use less or more candy canes depending on how crunchy you want the cookies to turnout. You could also sprinkle some crushed candy canes on the cookies right after pulling them out of the oven.
- Note that all ovens bake differently, so yours may take a little less or a little more time to bake.
- Be careful not to overbake as this will result in a hard cookie. The cookies will continue to bake after you take them out of the oven. Let the Nutella cookies cool down completely on a cooling rack.
- The cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Have any questions about the recipe or want to ask for substitutions? Contact me and I will be happy to help!
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