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Gooey Nutella stuffed cookie broken open with melted chocolate center

Stuffed Cookies

Gooey stuffed cookies with soft, chewy exteriors and irresistible fillings.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Chill Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Calories: 320kcal
Cost: $8–$10

Equipment

  • Stand mixer or hand mixer For creaming butter & sugar
  • Large mixing bowls Wet & dry ingredients
  • Measuring cups/spoons Accurate measurements
  • Baking sheets Line with parchment
  • Parchment paper Prevent sticking
  • Cookie scoop or ice cream scoop Even portions
  • Wire cooling rack Cool cookies evenly
  • Plastic wrap For chilling dough
  • Freezer-safe tray Freeze fillings

Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups All-purpose flour sifted
  • 1 cup Butter room temp
  • ¾ cup Brown sugar packed
  • ½ cup Granulated sugar
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 2 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • 1 ½ cups Chocolate chips
  • ½ cup Nutella or preferred filling (or cream cheese, caramel, etc.)
  • Cream cheese optional, for cheesecake filling
  • Marshmallows optional, for s’mores
  • Peanut butter optional, for PB filling
  • Crushed Oreos optional, for Oreo filling

Instructions

  • Cream butter and both sugars together until light and fluffy.
  • Add eggs and vanilla extract, beat until incorporated.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
  • Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, then fold in chocolate chips.
  • Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill for 30 minutes.
  • Prepare your desired fillings (Nutella, cream cheese, etc.).
  • Portion fillings and freeze them on a tray for easier handling.
  • Using a cookie scoop, portion dough and flatten each piece.
  • Place filling in center, seal dough around it to form a ball.
  • Bake on parchment-lined sheets at 350°F (175°C) for 12–15 minutes or until golden.

Notes

Try different fillings like marshmallow, peanut butter, or Oreo to customize these cookies to your taste!

Nutrition

Serving: 60g | Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 160mg | Potassium: 120mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 250IU | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 2mg