Chocolate-Filled Cookies

Soft, chewy, and bursting with rich chocolate, these chocolate stuffed cookies are perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings!

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Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Diet: Vegetarian

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 10

Total Time: 20

Servings:

Calories: 308kcal

Author: Max

Equipment

oven

Ingredients

1 ½ sticks unsalted butter, softened 170 grams
1 cup granulated sugar 198 grams
1 cup light brown sugar, tightly packed 213 grams
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour 312 grams
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup chocolate hazelnut spread alt. 6 oz. chocolate pieces

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
Beat in the eggs, one at a time, and then stir in the vanilla extract.
In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Take a scoop of cookie dough (about 2 tablespoons), flatten it slightly in your palm, and place a teaspoon of chocolate spread or a half tablespoon of chocolate chips in the center.
Wrap the dough around the chocolate spread, making sure it’s completely enclosed, and then gently shape it into a ball. Chill the balls of dough before baking for a more crisp, chewy chocolate-filled cookie.
Place the filled dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spaced about 2 inches apart, and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cookies are golden around the edges but still soft in the center.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Solid Centers: Chill the chocolate spread for about 30 minutes before starting. This makes it easier to handle and less likely to ooze out when you're shaping your cookies.

Mixing Best: Don't overmix the dough once the flour is added; this keeps the cookies tender.

Adding Extra Chips: If you're a fan of a little extra texture, feel free to mix in some chopped nuts or mini chocolate chips into the dough. Just keep in mind that if you want the chocolate center to be a surprise, adding any kind of chocolate chips (like pictured here) will give away the gooey chocolate center.

Serving Suggestion: These cookies are best enjoyed warm, with the chocolate center gooey and melty, but they'll also keep in an airtight container for a few days.

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