Easy Peanut Butter Cookies With Nutella
These easy chewy peanut butter cookies with Nutella are the perfect combination of chocolate and peanut butter. If you’re craving something salty and sweet, give this peanut butter cookie recipe a try.
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 146kcal
Equipment
- whisk
- Mixer
- Baking Sheets
- Microwave-Safe Bowl
Ingredients
- 1¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup butter softened
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup light brown sugar packed
- 1 large egg room temperature
- ¾ cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup Nutella chocolate hazelnut spread
- 3 tablespoon coconut oil refined
- 1 teaspoon sea salt (for topping) optional
Instructions
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside. Using a hand mixer or stand mixer with a paddle attachment, cream the butter for 1-2 minutes on high speed until smooth. Mix in the granulated and brown sugars and mix until completely creamed with the butter.
- Beat the egg and vanilla extract into the creamed butter and sugar, scraping down the sides and bottom of the bowl as needed. Add the peanut butter and mix until fully incorporated.
- Add in the dry ingredients and mix on low speed until fully combined. Cover the dough and chill in the refrigerator for 30-45 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Once the dough is chilled, roll into 2-inch balls and place them on a baking sheet about 2-inches apart.
- Bake for 10 minutes until the tops begin to crack slightly. Remove cookies from the oven and "drop" them on the counter to flatten them. Allow them to cool to room temperature. Meanwhile, prepare two baking sheets lined with parchment paper.
- In a small microwave-safe bowl, add the Nutella and coconut oil. Microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval. Once it's warm with a thin consistency, mix it well to ensure the Nutella and oil are fully combined.
- Dip each cookie in the chocolate to cover half of each cookie and place them on the prepared baking sheets. If desired, sprinkle each cookie with a small amount of sea salt. Then, place the cookies in the freezer for at least 15 minutes to allow the chocolate to set up. Remove from the freezer and enjoy.
Notes
Dropping the cookies on the counter makes them flatter so they are perfect for dipping in chocolate. It also gives them a chewier texture.
