Coconut Nutella Cookies

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
• Why You'll Love Nutella In Cookies
• Key Ingredients
• How to Make Nutella Stuffed Cookies
• Storage Recommendations
• Tips and Tricks
• Variations
• FAQs
• More Ways To Enjoy Nutella 
• Recipe

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.

1. Beat the room-temperature butter and sugars in a large bowl. Add the egg, milk, and extracts and mix until creamy.
2. Slowly mix the dry ingredients with the wet mixture, then gently stir in the coconut.
3. 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.
4. 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

More Ways To Enjoy Nutella 

• M&M Bars
• Brownie Cake
• Banana Quesadillas
• Granola Bars
• Crescent Rolls

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This recipe was first shared in January 2012. It was updated and then republished in May 2024.