White Chocolate Nutella Cookies
Indulgent cookies balancing creamy white chocolate and rich Nutella, perfect for gifting or as a refined dessert.
Ingredients
Essentials
- 110 g salted butter, softened Use European-style butter for a silkier mouthfeel.
- 60 g granulated sugar Fine granulated sugar is preferred for even cream.
- 165 g plain (all-purpose) flour Measure accurately; this amount produces a soft, slightly cakey cookie.
- 1 tbsp Nutella per cookie Room temperature Nutella spreads easily.
- 100 g white chocolate, melted Good-quality couverture or high-cocoa-butter white chocolate recommended.
Optional Add-ons
- to taste flaky sea salt Enhances contrast and flavor.
- to taste toasted hazelnuts, chopped finely Adds crunch and visual drama.
- 1/2 tsp vanilla bean paste Adds aroma that complements the chocolate and hazelnut.
- a whisper fine lemon zest Brightens the flavor.
- to taste cocoa nibs Adds slightly bitter crunch.
Instructions
Preheat and prep
- Preheat your oven to 170°C (150°C fan) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Cream the butter and sugar
- In a mixing bowl, cream softened butter and granulated sugar until light and airy, about 2–3 minutes.
- If using vanilla paste, add it during this step.
Bring the dough together
- Gradually add plain flour to the mixture and mix until a cohesive dough forms.
- Adjust consistency if necessary with milk or additional flour.
Shape the cookies
- Roll the dough into balls of approximately 20–25g each and place them spaced on the baking sheet.
Bake to golden edges
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until the edges are light golden and centers remain pale.
Cool carefully
- Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
Finish with Nutella and white chocolate
- Spread Nutella on cooled cookies, then drizzle melted white chocolate over the tops.
- Sprinkle with optional toppings before the chocolate sets.
Set and serve
- Allow toppings to set. Store cookies in an airtight container.
Notes
These cookies can be topped with various add-ons for added texture and flavor. Storage recommendations include keeping them in an airtight container.