01 Nutella Chocolate Chip Cookies (2 recipes)

Nutella Chocolate Chip Cookies
From http://cookingontheweekends.com/2011/10/nutella-chocolate-chip-cookies/



Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Yield: Makes about 4-1/2 dozen

Ingredients:
2 cups Nutella
2 egg whites
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Use a fork to blend the Nutella with the egg whites. Once that's fully incorporated, mix in the cocoa flour, followed by the chocolate chips.
3. Use a 1-1/4-inch ice cream scoop (or teaspoons) to shape the cookies into balls of batter, placing them on the parchment-lined baking sheets as you go. There should be about 15 per sheet, with about 2 inches between them.
4. Bake in the preheated oven until the cookies are almost dry, about 8 to 10 minutes. It's okay (in fact, it's great) if they are still a bit doughy -- they'll continue to cook a bit out of the oven. Let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes and then transfer to a cooling rack. Cool them at least until they are room temperature before serving.

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Nutella stuffed chocolate chip cookies
Recipe by Kirbie's Cravings
via Sarah Barns at http://www.express.co.uk/life-style/food/556264/World-Nutella-Day-Nutella-stuffed-chocolate-chip-cookies-recipe



Ingredients:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 cup butter
2/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla
1 cup chocolate chips
1/2 cup Nutella

Method:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a stand or electric mixer, beat the butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla, continue to beat until well combined.
2. Place flour and baking soda into a bowl; mix to combine then add slowly to wet ingredients along with the chocolate chips.
3. Scoop a large spoonful of dough and flatten it into the palm of your hand. Add in some Nutella into the middle, about 1-2 tsp. Then fold cookie dough back up so that it seals and covers the Nutella entirely.
4. Bake for about 10-14 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Remove and let cool for a few minutes before serving.

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Posted on 2015.06.10 in honor of ASlashOfBlue, my little NUTellena. :-}