Nutella Stuffed Churro Cookies

Steps12

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   Step 1. Freeze the Nutella dollops

   25 min

   Freeze small dollops of Nutella (about ½–1 teaspoon each) on a parchment-lined plate for 20–30 minutes, or until firm.

   Hazelnut spread
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   Step 2. Preheat the oven

   Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

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   Step 3. Cream the butter and sugars

   In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, 50 g granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.

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   Step 4. Mix in egg and vanilla

   Mix in the egg and vanilla extract.

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   Step 5. Add the dry ingredients

   Add the baking soda, salt, and flour, mixing just until a soft dough forms.

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   Step 6. Scoop and flatten dough

   Scoop about 2–3 tablespoons of dough (30–45 g) and flatten slightly.

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   Step 7. Seal the filling

   Place a frozen Nutella dollop in the center and seal the dough completely around the filling.

   Hazelnut spread
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   Step 8. Make the cinnamon sugar

   In a small bowl, combine 67 g granulated sugar and cinnamon for the coating.

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   Step 9. Coat the cookies

   Roll each cookie in the cinnamon sugar mixture and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

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    Step 10. Chill the shaped cookies

    1 h

    Refrigerate the shaped cookies for at least 1–2 hours before baking to help prevent spreading.

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    Step 11. Bake the cookies

    11 min

    Once chilled, bake for 10–12 minutes, until the edges are set and the centers are still soft.

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    Step 12. Cool the cookies

    Let cookies cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a cooling rack.