Description
Red Velvet Nutella Cookies are rich, chewy, and irresistibly indulgent with a vibrant red hue and gooey Nutella center. These cookies combine the classic cocoa flavor of red velvet with the creamy decadence of chocolate hazelnut spread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp red food coloring
- 1 tsp white vinegar
- 12 tsp Nutella (frozen into dollops)
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place 12 small dollops (about 1 tsp each) of Nutella on it. Freeze until firm (at least 30 minutes).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add egg, vanilla, red food coloring, and vinegar. Mix until smooth.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients until a soft dough forms. Chill dough for 20–30 minutes for easier handling.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop about 1½ tbsp of dough, flatten slightly, place a frozen Nutella dollop in the center, and wrap the dough around to seal.
- Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and repeat with remaining dough and Nutella.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are set but centers are still soft.
- Cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Freezing Nutella prevents it from melting too much during baking.
- Use gloves when handling food coloring to avoid stains.
- Chilling dough helps with shaping and prevents spreading.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 3–4 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: red velvet Nutella cookies, stuffed cookies, Nutella dessert, gooey center cookies, red velvet chocolate cookies, Valentine’s Day cookies