🍪✨ Gooey Nutella-Stuffed Cookie Pie 🍫🔥
Golden edges, melty chocolate chips, and a hidden river of warm Nutella—this cookie pie is an absolute indulgence! Perfectly crisp on the outside and deliciously gooey on the inside, this treat is the perfect way to satisfy your sweet tooth with a chocolate-hazelnut twist. It’s the ultimate dessert for anyone who loves the combination of cookie dough and Nutella with an added surprise in every bite.
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 8-10):
Cookie Dough:
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, browned 🧈
⅓ cup granulated sugar 🍚
1 cup packed brown sugar (light or dark) 🍯
2 large eggs 🥚
2 teaspoons vanilla extract 🍨
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour 🌾
1 teaspoon baking soda 🍞
½ teaspoon salt 🧂
1 ½ cups semisweet chocolate chips 🍫
Nutella Filling:
½ cup Nutella (or any hazelnut spread) 🍫
¼ cup chopped hazelnuts (optional, for added crunch) 🌰
📝 Instructions:
1. Prepare the Cookie Dough:
Brown the butter: In a medium saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Continue cooking the butter, swirling the pan occasionally, until it turns golden brown and develops a nutty aroma (about 3-5 minutes). Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
Mix sugars: In a large mixing bowl, combine the granulated sugar and brown sugar. Pour the browned butter into the sugars and stir until smooth.
Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Add dry ingredients: Gradually add the flour, baking soda, and salt to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. Fold in the chocolate chips for that extra chocolatey goodness.
2. Assemble the Cookie Pie:
Prepare the baking pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch pie pan or a similar-sized baking dish. You can also line it with parchment paper for easier cleanup.
Layer the dough: Press half of the cookie dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the cookie crust.
Add Nutella filling: Spoon the Nutella into the center of the dough and gently spread it into an even layer, leaving a small border around the edges. If you like a bit of crunch, sprinkle the chopped hazelnuts on top of the Nutella.
Top with remaining dough: Drop spoonfuls of the remaining cookie dough over the Nutella filling, then gently spread it out to cover the Nutella completely. It’s okay if some Nutella peeks through—it adds to the gooey goodness!
3. Bake the Cookie Pie:
Bake until golden: Place the assembled pie in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is slightly firm to the touch (but still a little gooey).
Cool slightly: Remove the cookie pie from the oven and let it cool in the pan for at least 10 minutes before slicing. This helps the cookie set while keeping that gooey Nutella center.
4. Serve and Enjoy:
Serve warm: Slice the cookie pie into wedges and serve while it’s still warm. The Nutella in the center will be wonderfully melty, and the chocolate chips will add that perfect burst of sweetness in every bite.
Optional: Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of whipped cream for the ultimate indulgence!
🌟 Pro Tips:
Nutella variations: You can swap out Nutella for other types of chocolate-hazelnut spreads or even a peanut butter filling if you prefer.
Add-ins: Feel free to add in your favorite mix-ins like chopped nuts, marshmallows, or even a bit of sea salt to complement the sweetness.
Freezing tip: If you want to make this ahead of time, you can assemble the pie, freeze it, and bake it directly from frozen. Just add a few extra minutes to the baking time.
Gooey factor: For extra gooeyness, slightly underbake the cookie pie by 5 minutes—this will ensure that the center stays extra soft and melty.
🍽️ Why You’ll Love This Gooey Nutella-Stuffed Cookie Pie:
Golden, crispy edges and a gooey center make every bite irresistible.
The Nutella filling creates a deliciously rich, creamy layer that oozes out when you cut into it.
Quick to prepare and baked in just 30 minutes, making it the perfect dessert for any occasion.
The perfect balance of chocolatey sweetness and nutty hazelnut flavor—what’s not to love?
🍪 Gooey Nutella-Stuffed Cookie Pie – A dessert that combines all the best parts of cookies, chocolate, and Nutella into one irresistible treat. Whether you’re treating yourself or impressing your guests, this cookie pie will leave everyone craving more!