Description
Soft, buttery Nutella-Stuffed Snowball Cookies filled with creamy plant-based Nutella inside a tender, melt-in-your-mouth cookie shell. This simple and indulgent recipe offers a rich, chocolaty hazelnut surprise perfect for sharing or enjoying as a cozy treat.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup powdered sugar (natural), plus extra for coating
- 1 cup softened plant-based butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (natural)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Filling
- 1 cup plant-based Nutella
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: Begin by creaming the softened plant-based butter with the powdered sugar (natural) in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Stir in the vanilla extract (natural) and a pinch of salt before gradually adding the all-purpose flour. Mix gently until the dough just comes together, being careful not to overwork it, to ensure a tender crumb.
- Shape and Fill the Cookies: Take a small portion of dough and flatten it into a disc in your palm. Place about a teaspoon of creamy plant-based Nutella in the center, then carefully fold the dough around the filling to fully enclose it. Roll into a smooth ball to prevent any filling leakage during baking.
- Bake to Perfection: Arrange the dough balls evenly spaced on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 12 to 15 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft. The cookies should hold their shape without spreading too much.
- Coat with Powdered Sugar: Allow the cookies to cool slightly, then roll them generously in powdered sugar (natural) while still warm to create their signature snowy appearance. Let cool completely on a wire rack before serving or storing.
Notes
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before shaping to prevent spreading and maintain gooey centers.
- Use room temperature butter for easier creaming and better cookie texture.
- Ensure the Nutella filling is completely enclosed by pinching dough edges tightly to avoid leaks.
- Remove cookies from the oven once edges firm up to keep centers soft and creamy.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature to keep them fresh for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Nutella cookies, plant-based dessert, stuffed cookies, soft cookies, snowball cookies, vegan cookies, gluten-free cookies