Ingredients

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter
1 1/4 cups dark brown sugar , packed
1/4 cup sugar
1 large egg
1 egg yolk
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 tablespoon plain Greek yogurt
3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup milk chocolate chips
1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
1 jar nutella , chilled in refrigerator
coarse sea salt , for sprinkling
Sinful Brown Butter Nutella Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies are the perfect indulgent treat for special occasions or when you are craving something sweet. With the nutty flavor of brown butter and gooey Nutella filling, these cookies take chocolate chip cookies to the next level. Perfect as gifts for chocolate lovers, these cookies are sure to impress.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2.In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt.
3.In a separate saucepan, heat butter over medium heat until melted. Continue to cook butter, stirring constantly, until it becomes a dark golden brown and has a nutty aroma.
4.Add dark brown sugar and granulated sugar to the melted butter and whisk until well combined.
5.Whisk in the egg and egg yolk.
6.Add vanilla extract and yogurt to the mixing bowl and whisk.
7.Add the dry ingredients to the mixing bowl in several increments, mixing with a wooden spoon until ingredients are well combined. Do not overmix.
8.Fold in chocolate chips.
9.Use a cookie scoop to scoop out about a tablespoon of dough. Roll between the palms of hands to create a ball. Flatten dough and place 1 teaspoon of chilled Nutella in the center. Fold dough around the Nutella, pinch edges together, and roll into a ball again.
10.Place balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Sprinkle coarse sea salt on top of each ball.
11.Bake in preheated oven for 12-14 minutes or until edges are slightly golden.
12.Remove from oven and allow to cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool completely.

PROS

Soft and chewy with gooey nutella center, sinfully delicious cookies are perfect for chocolate lovers and special occasions.
The addition of brown butter elevates the flavor profile of these cookies.

CONS

These cookies are high in calories and fat, hence should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

Cookies are quite large so one portion size is 1 cookie.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Dark chocolate is rich in antioxidants, which can help protect your cells from free radicals that can cause cell damage. Eating small amounts of dark chocolate can also help improve heart health and lower blood pressure. Nutella contains generous amounts of vitamin E, which is important for healthy skin and eyesight.

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