{"id":"e30b63ab-86b1-466c-8977-120ceaf52a7f","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/e30b63ab-86b1-466c-8977-120ceaf52a7f","source_url":"https://handletheheat.com/peanut-butter-nutella-cookies/","title":"Peanut Butter Nutella Cookies","description":"Peanut Butter Nutella Cookies are thick, chewy, soft peanut butter cookies stuffed with gooey, decadent Nutella. This quick and easy recipe doesn’t even need a mixer, so it’s perfect for the holidays!","servings":21,"servings_text":"21","prep_time":"PT25M","cook_time":"PT14M","total_time":"PT39M","image_url":"https://handletheheat.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/peanut-butter-nutella-cookies-SQUARE.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"1 stick (113 grams) unsalted butter","item":"unsalted butter","quantity":1,"unit":"stick","metric_alternate":{"quantity":113,"unit":"g"}},{"text":"1 cup (270 grams) creamy natural peanut butter*, (very well stirred)","item":"creamy natural peanut butter*,","quantity":1,"unit":"cup","preparation":"very well stirred","metric_alternate":{"quantity":270,"unit":"g"}},{"text":"1 cup (200 grams) packed light brown sugar","item":"packed light brown sugar","quantity":1,"unit":"cup","metric_alternate":{"quantity":200,"unit":"g"}},{"text":"3/4 cup (150 grams) granulated sugar","item":"granulated sugar","quantity":0.75,"unit":"cup","metric_alternate":{"quantity":150,"unit":"g"}},{"text":"2 1/2 cups (318 grams) bleached all-purpose flour**","item":"bleached all-purpose flour**","quantity":2.5,"unit":"cup","metric_alternate":{"quantity":318,"unit":"g"}},{"text":"¾ teaspoon baking soda","item":"baking soda","quantity":0.75,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"½ teaspoon baking powder","item":"baking powder","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"½ teaspoon fine sea salt","item":"fine sea salt","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"2 large eggs, (at room temperature)","item":"large eggs,","quantity":2,"preparation":"at room temperature"},{"text":"1 tablespoon milk, (any kind)","item":"milk,","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp","preparation":"any kind"},{"text":"1 teaspoon vanilla extract","item":"vanilla extract","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"¾ cup (222 grams) Nutella","item":"Nutella","quantity":0.75,"unit":"cup","metric_alternate":{"quantity":222,"unit":"g"}}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line large rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper."},{"number":2,"text":"In a microwave-safe bowl, microwave butter in 20-second bursts until melted. Add the peanut butter and stir until well combined. Add in the sugars and whisk together. Set aside to cool until just warm."},{"number":3,"text":"In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside."},{"number":4,"text":"To the cooled butter mixture, add the eggs, milk, and vanilla and whisk very well until thoroughly combined. Add the flour mixture and stir with a sturdy spatula until combined."},{"number":5,"text":"Using a large spring-loaded cookie scoop, form the dough into 3-tablespoon rounds. Roll between your palms to smooth. Using your thumb, create a well in the center. Add 1 generously heaping teaspoon of Nutella and only slightly seal it with dough. Keep a generous amount of Nutella visible. This process is a bit messy, but have fun with it! Place on baking sheet with the visible Nutella facing up. Repeat with remaining dough balls, spacing about 3 inches apart."},{"number":6,"text":"Bake for about 14 minutes, or until lightly brown at the edges."},{"number":7,"text":"Let cookies cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet before removing them to a cooling rack to cool completely."},{"number":8,"text":"Store cookies in an airtight container for up to two days. The longer they sit, the softer they’ll become."}],"date_published":"2026-10-29T23:50:22.03308+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-29T23:50:22.03308+00:00"}