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Nutella-Stuffed Snowball Cookies
Nutella-Stuffed Snowball Cookies
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Delight in these irresistible Nutella-Stuffed Snowball Cookies that combine buttery, hazelnut-flecked cookie dough with a hidden gem of chocolate-hazelnut spread at the center. Each bite reveals the perfect balance of nutty, sweet cookie exterior and the warm, gooey Nutella center that melts in your mouth. Dusted generously with powdered sugar for that classic "snowball" appearance, these cookies are perfect for holiday cookie exchanges, winter gatherings, or anytime you crave that magical chocolate-hazelnut combination. - Claude
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Ingredients
3/4 cup hazelnuts
6 Tbsp Nutella
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 1/4 cups confectioners' sugar, divided
1 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
Directions
Arrange racks in upper and lower thirds of oven; preheat to 350°F (180°C).
Toast hazelnuts on a baking sheet on top rack, tossing occasionally, until golden brown, about 8 minutes.
Let cool, then finely chop.
Meanwhile, using a 1/2-tsp measuring spoon, scoop 36 dollops of Nutella onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Freeze until very cold, about 15 minutes.
In a large bowl, using a handheld mixer on medium speed (or in the large bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment), beat butter and 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar until thoroughly combined, about 2 minutes.
Add salt, vanilla, and hazelnuts and continue to beat until nuts are distributed.
Reduce mixer speed to low.
Working in 2 batches, add flour, beating to blend and scraping down sides of bowl after each addition.
Scoop out 1 Tbsp dough.
Press your thumb into the center of ball to create a deep indentation.
Place 1 chilled dollop of Nutella into the well, cover with dough, and roll into a ball.
Arrange on a clean parchment-lined baking sheet.
Repeat with remaining dough (you should have 36 balls total on 2 baking sheets).
Bake cookies, rotating sheets front to back and top to bottom halfway through, until golden brown on the bottom, 10 to 12 minutes.
Transfer to a wire rack and let cool.
Place remaining 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar in a small bowl.
Roll cooled cookies in confectioners' sugar until coated.
Servings\Yield
Makes 36 cookies
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Per Serving (1 cookie) - Calories: 118; Total Fat: 7g (Saturated Fat: 3g); Cholesterol: 12mg; Sodium: 65mg; Total Carbohydrates: 13g (Dietary Fiber: 1g, Sugars: 6g); Protein: 1g; Calories from Fat: 63 (53%)
*Nutrition information is provided as a general estimate only. Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients, and is based on available nutrient data. Variations may occur based on ingredient brands and preparation methods.
💬 Uncle Dave says...
Make Ahead: Nutella can be portioned and frozen 1 week ahead. If storing in the freezer for longer than a few hours, tightly wrap with plastic wrap. Cookies can be made 1 week ahead. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.
🧑‍🍳 The Cook:  Dave Ferguson 🔑 Keywords: nutella, hazelnut, cookies, snowball, chocolate, holiday
🗂️ Categories: 🍨 Desserts, 🍪 Cookies & Bars, 🍭 Sweet Stuff
📚 Collections: Uncle Dave's Cookbook, The TFR Cookbook
Nutella-Stuffed Snowball Cookies was added on May 19, 2025 and last updated on July 31, 2025.
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