Nutella Oatmeal Cookies

Delicious Nutella Oatmeal Cookies in Under 30 minutes of Prep and Cook Time!

These Nutella Oatmeal Cookies are one of my favourite cookie recipes.  Something about an oatmeal cookie is so satisfying and hearty, and somehow feels less indulgent than a regular cookie (if you ignore the calories).  These cookies are both chewy and crisp, with a soft center and a beautiful golden edge. The nuttiness of the rolled oats compliments the sweetness of the Nutella beautifully. The combination of brown and white sugar gives them added depth, making them even more delicious than a regular cookie.  Simple to make and delicious, what more could you ask for?

TOTAL TIME

• Preparation Time – 15 minute
• Cooking Time – 12 minutes a batch, plus 30 minutes to chill the Nutella
• Total Time – Under 30 minutes

INGREDIENTS FOR NUTELLA STUFFED OATMEAL COOKIES

The ingredients for these Nutella Oatmeal Cookies are easy to source from any grocery store.

• 1 cup Unsalted butter softened (your finger should be able to press into the butter easily)
• 2/3 cup Brown sugar
• 2/3 cup White sugar
• 2 Eggs
• 1 1/2 cups All Purpose Flour
• 1 tsp Baking soda
• 3/4 tsp Salt
• 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
• 2 cups Rolled oats
• 2/3 cup Nutella
• Fleur de sel

CAN I USE QUICK OATS IN MY NUTELLA OATMEAL COOKIES INSTEAD?

Quick oats and rolled oats are similar, but definitely not interchangeable. Quick oats are thinner, and cook quicker with a smoother texture. Texture is a large part of what makes these cookies so delicious. The large flake rolled oats create a textured, chewy Nutella stuffed cookie that would not be possible with quick oats.

SHOULD YOU CHILL OATMEAL COOKIE DOUGH?

This cookie dough does not need to be chilled, however it would not suffer from it either. Anytime a cookie is baked from a chilled dough it will stay a bit thicker and spread less. This cookie is dense to begin with, and as such doesn’t spread much anyways. If you multiply the recipe and the dough is sitting for some time, you may wish to refrigerate the dough while it is waiting between batches to ensure it doesn’t get too warm.

THESE NUTELLA COOKIES ARE HUGE! CAN I MAKE THEM SMALLER?

The ratio of Nutella to oatmeal cookie in this recipe is intentional: enough Nutella to compliment the cookie without overwhelming it. We like large cookies in our home, but you can make them smaller if you’d like. Just make sure to adjust your baking time and Nutella filling amount accordingly. When you take your cookies out of the oven, the center should look almost underdone while the edges are starting to turn golden.

WHAT IS FLEUR DE SEL?

Fleur de Sel (flower of salt) is sea salt. However, unlike coarse or fine sea salt, it has a flaked texture as a result of crystallization on the surface of the sea water as it evaporates. It is harvested by hand, and is an ideal finishing salt because it’s light texture adds a slight taste of salt without being excessively heavy.

INGREDIENT SUBSTITUTIONS

HOW CAN I MAKE THIS RECIPE GLUTEN FREE?

Nutella is always gluten free, and you can easily buy gluten free oats (just check the label). You could likely use gluten free flour as well, just use a trusted brand because it can sometimes change the density of your bake.

HOW CAN I MAKE THIS RECIPE VEGAN?

You could substitute aqaufaba for your eggs, and use vegan margarine to make this recipe vegan, but you would also need to buy a vegan version of Nutella which would change the taste of the cookie.

HOW CAN I MAKE THIS RECIPE DAIRY FREE?

You could easily substitute margarine for butter without issue, but you would also need to use a dairy free version of Nutella which would change the taste of the cookie.

EQUIPMENT FOR NUTELLA OATMEAL COOKIES

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Below is a list of the main equipment/kitchen tools needed to make these Nutella Oatmeal Cookies.

• Kitchen Aid Mixer – You can certainly make these cookies by hand if you don’t own a mixer, but the batter is very thick and will be hard to stir once you add the oats. I highly recommend purchasing a good mixer if you are able to do so. I adore my Kitchen Aid Professional mixer. It can handle even the heaviest of batters with ease. In addition, it has a large 6.6 L bowl which can accommodate up to three batches of this dough at once

• Cookie scoop (3 tbsp) – I strongly recommend a cookie scoop in order to make equally sized cookies, and perfectly round dough balls. I love my OXO cookie scoop so much that I own it in three sizes. I use the 3 tbsp large scoop in this recipe.

• Cookie scoop (2 tsp) – I strongly recommend a cookie scoop in order to make equally sized Nutella balls, and perfectly round dough balls. I love my OXO cookie scoop so much that I own it in three sizes. I use the 2 tbsp large scoop in this recipe.

• Parchment Paper – I highly recommend lining your cookie sheets with parchment paper to ensure they don’t stick. Paper Chef is my favourite brand, and comes in a large format roll that is easy to cut to any size.

• Spatula

• Baking Pans (x2)

COOKING DIRECTIONS FOR NUTELLA STUFFED OATMEAL COOKIES

These Nutella Oatmeal Cookies are simple to make, and the entire recipe can be prepared in one bowl. A few tips will ensure perfect cookies every time:

1. Use softened, not melted butter. The softened butter creates a nice creamy mixture with the sugar, but still allows the cookie to keep more of it’s shape than if it were entirely melted.
2. Use a cookie scoop to ensure that all your cookies and Nutella balls are of equal size.
3. Don’t overbake your cookies: take them out of the oven when the middle still looks slightly underdone.

MAKE AHEAD STORAGE FOR NUTELLA COOKIES

You can prepare the batter the day before if you’d like, simply let the dough return to room temperature before scooping it. You can also freeze the Nutella in advance.

These cookies can be stored at room temperature for several days, and frozen for several months.

FINISHED DISH

Enjoy these Nutella Oatmeal Cookies!

OTHER COOKIE RECIPES

Easy Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

Chewy Banana Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

Chocolatey Nutella Hamantaschen

Easy Coconut Macaroons

OTHER CHOCOLATE DISHES

Rich Nutella Cheesecake Brownies

Dark Chocolate Mousse

Dark Chocolate Almond Bark

Dark Chocolate Truffle Cake

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