The hidden chocolate center in these Coconut Nutella Cookies will make these sweet treats your new favorite cookie.
So my husband thinks I have a serious problem......every time I have a recipe idea, I add it to a list. This said list has about 24 ideas on it, and that is just the iPhone list. (I have a notebook that has another food list)
This list is what caused my husband to think I am nuts.
Please reassure me and tell me that you have crazy lists too. Maybe they aren't lists full of sugary laden treats like mine, but I would love to know I am not the only one with a crazy list that is never ending.
Happy day! I got to cross one of the items off the list. Sadly I added about 4 more over the weekend.
What I can I say? Got sugar. On the brain that is.
Back to crossing one off the list. Last summer my husband and I had the opportunity to go to St. Maarten for a week without our kids.
Best vacation spot EVAH!!!! We are definitely going back with the kids sometime.
For breakfast one day I had Coconut Nutella crepes. So you can guess what I added to my list...coconut nutella something.
I knew I wanted to make something with those two flavors paired together. But it also had to be just the right recipe.
These cookies were the right choice for this combination. Just enough coconut, plenty of chocolatey Nutella.
Took me right back to the beach...which in winter is where I really want to be.
Do yourself a favor and make some for your favorite somebody, or just make them for yourself to enjoy while the kids are in school.
It's ok. I won't tell.
Recipe
Coconut Nutella Cookies
Soft coconut cookies with a hidden Nutella pocket
Ingredients
- ½ cup shortening + 1 teaspoon
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- 6 Tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup milk
- ½ teaspoon coconut extract
- 1 ½ cups all purpose flour + 2 Tablespoons
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- ½ cup Nutella spread
- ½ cup white chocolate chips
- sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Cream ½ cup shortening and sugars in a large mixing bowl.
- Add the egg, milk, and extract and beat well until creamy.
- Slowly add the baking soda, salt, and flour. Stir in the coconut.
- Roll the dough into 60 - 1 inch balls and set on wax paper. Make an indentation in the center of 30 ball. Fill with Nutella.
- Cover the Nutella with a flattened cookie dough ball. Seal the edges and roll into a ball again. (the dough is very sticky) Repeat with any remaining dough.
- Place the dough balls onto an ungreased baking sheet about 2 inches apart. Bake for 9-10 minutes. Cool on wire racks.
- Melt white chocolate chips and 1 teaspoon shortening in microwave safe bowl.
- Spoon into a plastic baggie and cut the tip off. Drizzle cookies with white chocolate and add sprinkles. Keep in a sealed container for best taste.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 30 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 127Total Fat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 9mgSodium: 73mgCarbohydrates: 16gFiber: 1gSugar: 10gProtein: 1g
Nutrition facts are an estimate and are not guaranteed to be accurate. If you need special diet advice, please see a registered dietician.
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 36 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