Nutella Sandwich Cookies
157
- Prep Time30 min
- Total Time40 min
- Makes22 to 24 sandwiches
Photo, Roberto Caruso.
Chocolate cookies paired with decadent frosting equal the ultimate chocolate-hazelnut treat.
Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup cocoa powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 egg
1/3 cup Nutella
1 tsp vanilla
Nutella Frosting
1/3 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/4 cup Nutella
1 1/3 cups icing sugar
1/4 tsp salt
2 tsp milk
Instructions
PREHEAT oven to 350F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment.
WHISK flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt in a bowl.
BEAT butter and both sugars in a large bowl using an electric mixer on medium until fluffy, about 3 min. Add egg and beat for 1 min, scraping sides and bottom of bowl. Add Nutella and vanilla and beat until smooth. Beat in flour mixture on low until just combined.
SCOOP out 2-tsp portions of dough and roll into balls. Place 16 cookies 1 in. apart on a prepared sheet. Bake until puffed and slightly cracked on top, about 5 min. Let cool for 1 min, then transfer to a rack to cool. Repeat with remaining dough.
FROSTING: Beat butter and Nutella in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium-high until fluffy, 2 min. Add icing sugar and salt and beat on medium-low until well combined. Increase speed to medium and beat until light, 1 min. Add milk and beat for 2 min. Transfer to a piping bag fitted with a small star tip.
FLIP half of the cookies and pipe about 1 tbsp frosting onto each, then top with remaining cookies.
Nutrition (per cookie)
Calories 156, Protein 2g, Carbohydrates 22g, Fat 7g, Fibre 1g, Sodium 80mg.
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