Try our Nutella Stuffed Cookies with white chocolate and toasted coconut on top. They are the most delicious stuffed cookies you'll ever taste. The coconut flavor and hidden chocolate center are an amazing way to enjoy an island flavor at home.
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Coconut Nutella
Have you ever tried coconut and Nutella before? Although this may be a new flavor combination for you, trust me! It's a keeper.
Years ago, we vacationed in St. Maarten, and I enjoyed hazelnut coconut crepes every morning for breakfast. It quickly became one of my favorite things to combine! Try it in these Nutella brownies with coconut frosting or a coconut Nutella latte!
As I prepared to bake more cookies, I knew that combining those ingredients in a soft stuffed cookie would be delicious. Although they like regular sugar cookies on the outside, the gooey Nutella center makes them extra special.
Why You'll Love Nutella In Cookies
- It's a delicious flavor combination. The nutty tropical flavor of coconut tastes fantastic with the chocolate hazelnut spread. We love this combo!
- They have the best texture. Each cookie bakes up soft and thick and has a sweet, gooey center.
- This is a surprising treat. Serving these thick cookies to family and friends is so much fun! Keep the filling a secret, and watch everyone smile when they take that first bite.
Can't get enough of this creamy spread? Add it to Nutella no bake cookies or chocolate banana Nutella muffins!
Key Ingredients
This Nutella stuffed cookie recipe uses ingredients you probably already have on hand!
- Butter - Set it out beforehand so it is easier to cream into the other ingredients.
- Sugars - This recipe uses a mixture of white and brown sugar for a chewy texture.
- Large Egg - Binds the cookie dough and helps it puff in the oven.
- Milk - Milk will make the cookie dough even softer. Feel free to use any non-dairy milk.
- Flavorings - Combining coconut and vanilla extract gives these chewy cookies an amazing flavor.
- All-Purpose Flour - This is the base for the recipe. Measure the flour to avoid adding too much.
- Baking Soda - Gives the cookies a little lift and helps prevent them from spreading too much.
- Cornstarch - Keeps baked goods soft.
- Shredded Coconut - The sweetened shreds give a chewy texture, while the toasted coconut provides a nutty flavor.
- Nutella - The chocolate hazelnut mixture adds an amazing gooey center to each treat.
- White Chocolate Melting Wafers - I like to use Ghirardelli because it melts and tastes great. White chocolate chips or white almond bark can also be used.
How to Make Nutella Stuffed Cookies
These coconut Nutella cookies are easy to make, and no chilling is involved. So get ready to enjoy melted chocolate goodness in less than an hour.
- Beat the room-temperature butter and sugars in a large bowl. Add the egg, milk, and extracts and mix until creamy.
- Slowly mix the dry ingredients with the wet mixture, then gently stir in the coconut.
- Scoop the dough into 30 balls and set them on wax paper. Press the dough balls flat, then place a spoonful of spread on top of half of them. Place the remaining flattened dough on top of the filled ones, then pinch the seams together and roll into a ball.
- Place the stuffed cookie dough on a lined baking sheet and bake until golden brown on the edges. Let them rest on a wire rack for a few hours before adding the toppings.
Storage Recommendations
On the Counter: These cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-4 days.
In the Freezer: Wrap the baked cookies in plastic wrap and then place them in a freezer bag. Freeze them for 2-3 months, then thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving.
To Reheat: For a fresh-from-the-oven treat, reheat the cookie in a microwave for 10 seconds.
Tips and Tricks
- Set your butter out ahead of time to soften it to room temperature for easy mixing.
- Do not overmix the cookie dough because it can result in tough cookies.
- Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to measure equal portions of cookie dough for consistent size and baking.
- Freeze the spread. Drop spoonfuls of chocolate onto a lined baking sheet, then freeze until solid. The center will be cold from the frozen Nutella, so they may need an extra minute in the oven.
- The key to a perfect center is to seal the dough completely around it.
- Line your baking sheet with parchment paper or a Silpat mat to prevent sticking.
Variations
- Use a different filling. Change your treats by stuffing the centers with peanut butter, sun butter, or cookie butter.
- Add chopped hazelnuts. Fold chopped nuts into the cookie dough to amp up the hazelnut flavor.
- Make Nutella stuffed chocolate chip cookies. Skip the coconut and add mini chocolate chips to the cookie dough. You can also use chocolate chunks (chopped into smaller pieces), white chocolate chips, or peanut butter chips!
- Tweak the decorations. To customize these large cookies, add food coloring and sprinkles. Mix the melted white chocolate with gel-based food coloring or use colored candy melts, then add sprinkles that complement your theme!
FAQs
Although this recipe is designed for Nutella lovers, feel free to use another spread. You can also try peanut butter, cookie butter, or other spreads. The results may vary, but they'll taste great!
The stuffing process is surprisingly easy! Press the dough ball flat, then top it with filling.
Cover each one with another flattened ball. Pinch the edges together, then roll the dough back into balls.
Yes! Nutella is made of sugar and oil which turns liquid with heat. The molten chocolate filling will be hot if you eat the cookies immediately! Let them cool completely to avoid burning your mouth.
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Recipe
Coconut Nutella Stuffed Cookies
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar, divided
- 1 large egg
- 1 ½ tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon coconut extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon table salt
- ½ cup shredded sweetened coconut
- ⅔ cup Nutella spread
- ¼ cup white chocolate melting wafers
- ¼ cup toasted coconut
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a sheet pan with a Silpat or parchment paper.
- Beat butter, brown sugar, and ¼ cup granulated sugar in a large mixing bowl until creamy. Add the egg, milk, and extracts and beat again.
- Slowly add the baking soda, salt, cornstarch, and flour until a soft dough forms. Mix in the coconut gently.
- Use a 1 tablespoon scoop to make 30 dough balls. Press 15 balls flat and divide the Nutella into the center. (It will be a little more than a ½ tablespoon for each)
- Press the other 15 dough balls flat and cover them with the dough and Nutella. Pinch the edges to seal them shut, then roll each ball into a ball again. Roll each ball in the remaining granulated sugar.
- Place the balls on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 9 minutes. Let cool on the hot pan for 2-3 minutes, then place on a wire rack to cool completely.
- Melt the white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl according to the package directions. Spoon into a plastic baggie and cut one corner off. Drizzle one side of each cookie with white chocolate and sprinkle with toasted coconut. Let set, then store in an airtight container on the counter.
Notes
- Set your butter out ahead of time to soften it to room temperature for easy mixing.
- Do not overmix the cookie dough because it can result in tough cookies.
- Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to measure equal portions of cookie dough for consistent size and baking.
- Freeze the spread. Drop spoonfuls of chocolate onto a lined baking sheet, then freeze until solid. The center will be cold from the frozen Nutella, so they may need an extra minute in the oven.
- The key to a perfect center is to seal the dough completely around it.
- Line your baking sheet with parchment paper or a Silpat mat to prevent sticking.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 15 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 265Total Fat: 12gSaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 29mgSodium: 144mgCarbohydrates: 37gFiber: 1gSugar: 22gProtein: 3g
Nutrition facts are an estimate and are not guaranteed to be accurate. If you need special diet advice, please see a registered dietician.
This recipe was first shared in January 2012. It was updated and then republished in May 2024.
Grace
These turned out great! I got a little spooked by just how sticky the dough was, but fear not! Get a lil messy and they will turn out great!
I opted for more coconut and no icing drizzle.
Janet
These look delicious! I'm a little confused about rolling the dough into 30 balls - then is there supposed to be dough left after this to use to cover the Nutella in the indentation in the cookie? Just wondered where this "small flattened piece of dough" was coming from? I would love to make these for a shower I'm hosting soon! Thank you for your help!!
Jocelyn
Yes, you will have dough leftover after you make 30 one inch balls. Use the leftover dough to cover the tops. I hope you enjoy the cookies!!!
Kentuckylady717
Hee-hee....many of us would not have a list if you wouldn't give us so many GREAT recipes 🙂 but keep them coming.....this one looks so great.....don't know when I will get around to making them all......but I sure want to.....real anxious to make this one tho.....
Kim
Is it just me, or is the "print" icon not working? It just opens to a blank page 🙁
Sheryl @ Lady Behind The Curtain
Jocelyn, You are not alone. I have been known to break out my phone during church to write down a recipe. I can't help it. I try to focus. Oh well such is the life of a food blogger. 🙂
Kim
Hi Jocelyn. These cookies look just so divine! I decided to make them but then I noticed that the recipe calls for 1/2 cup of shortening. I don't know what this is and I don't think we can get it in South Africa. I have never seen it. Could you let me know if there is anything I can use instead? I'll be gutted if I can't get to make these cookies! Thanks. Kim
Jocelyn Brubaker
I know some places call it lard...you want to make sure it is a vegetable base though. You might be able to substitute butter for the shortening...but I have not tried that. Let me know if it works for you!
Ash
My partner is a coeliac so I am going to try to make this with coconut flour (having never used it before)
Fingers crossed...
Carla
I saw these on Google Plus and had to come over to pin and make eventually. I'm not sure what's longer - my list of recipe ideas or my list of recipes from others to try! I write my ideas in a planner, on my iphone, and sometimes random pieces of paper at work (when I can't be on my phone). Love chocolate and coconut, so I know these will be a hit.
Jocelyn Brubaker
I hear you on the lists. With all the blogs I read, my list of "want to try" keeps getting longer too! I'm glad I'm not the only one with lists every where 🙂 I hope you enjoy the cookies when you try them!
Barbi
So how many cookies do you get with this coconut nutella recipe?
Jocelyn Brubaker
If I remember right, it was about 15 cookies.
LittleBlueFeather
I just found your blog and I am in love! Nutella and coconut are in my cabinet right now and I think I need to get them out for this recipe. Sounds amazing!
I'm your newest follower!
Michelle
LittleBlueFeathers.blogspot.com
Cookin' Cowgirl
Mmmmmmm, perfection!!
Alice
Nope, not crazy at all! I keep of list of recipes I really would like to try. These cookies look awesome!
Jenn Erickson
Mmmm...what a wonderful combination of flavors Jocelyn! I love the way the icing and sprinkles make the cookies look so sweet and Valentiney too!
Jenn
Lowri
These look AMAZING - what a fab recipe
Thanks for sharing
Lowri
Angie Ramirez
Wow they look and sound delish!!!
YUMMMMM! I also have a list! hehe
I found you via TT&J Party! />Angie from A Little Inspiration
Janel@hatingmartha
Pinning these! My nutella addicted daughter will think they are the ticket to happiness! Yum!
countrymommacooks.com
I would love for you to share this at my first linky party this weekend @CountryMommaCooks starts tonight at 9 central....Have a great weekend!
coconut
I have a list, the trick is to not let the hubby see it, that way he cannot judge. These are going on my list for sure.
Mindie Hilton
These look amazing. I am hosting a Valentine contest starting the 16th with lots of great prizes for our two winners. Hope you will link up your Valentine themed posts old and new for a chance to win!
Pat's Pink Apron
Thank you for sharing this delicious looking cookie recipe. Pat