However, its rich, almost luxurious, flavor made it seem like I was partaking in some fancy dessert. Ever since then, I always keep a small jar around, sometimes for bread pudding or smearing over some fresh fruit. But I usually just sneak a small spoonful late at night.

What is Nutella?

Nutella, the classic hazelnut chocolate spread, was first created by Italian pastry chef Pietro Ferrero in 1946. Since its release, Nutella has become a valued ingredient in crepes, ice creams, and puddings.

Of course, Nutella also works wonders in this crispy cookie. Chopped hazelnuts and chocolate chips echo the flavor of the Nutella, giving this cookie depth and complexity that perfectly accompany any work you might be doing yourself on your own late nights.

American Nutella vs. European Nutella

Nutella in the United States is formulated differently from European Nutella. If you’ve had Nutella during your travels, you may have tasted the difference. The Italian Nutella tastes more hazelnut-forward and less sugary. Depending how serious you are about your Nutella, it can be worth it to seek out an imported jar from an international market.

For Extra Flavor, Toast the Hazelnuts First

Toasting the hazelnuts brings out their flavor. It’s an easy extra step to get more hazelnut character in these cookies. Just toast them in a preheated 350°F oven until they are lightly browned and aromatic, about 10 to 15 minutes. If you want to remove the skins, wrap them in a kitchen towel to steam for about a minute. Then, rub the skins off the warm nuts, if you wish. You can also leave the skins on for extra flavor.

How to Store Leftover Nutella Cookies

Keep leftover Nutella cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. For a little extra melty chocolate flavor, heat the cookies in a microwave for a few seconds. You can also freeze the baked cookies.

Freezing Nutella Cookies

If you freeze the dough, we recommend scooping it out into individual cookies and then freezing the scoops. You can bake these from frozen, adding on an extra minute or two of cooking time.

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Add the brown sugar, white sugar, and Nutella and blend well, scraping down the sides of the bowl to ensure even mixing. Mix into the butter mixture on low speed until fully incorporated, scraping down the bottom and sides at least once to ensure even mixing.