Christmas M&M Nutella Stuffed Cookies

Delicious Christmas cookies stuffed with Nutella and topped with festive M&M's.

By @its.juliesmith

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Cook time: 30 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 0 Nutella
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 0.5 cup brown sugar, packed
• 0.25 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp vanilla paste
• 1.25 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 0.5 tsp baking soda
• 0.25 tsp baking powder
• 0.375 tsp salt
• 0.5 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 0.5 cup milk chocolate chips
• 1 cup Christmas M&M's
• 0 extra M&M's

Instructions

1. Scoop tablespoon-size balls of Nutella onto a lined plate or tray and freeze until firm.
2. Beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until creamy.
3. Mix in the egg and vanilla.
4. Add the flour, cornstarch, baking soda, baking powder, and salt, and mix until just combined.
5. Fold in the mini semi-sweet chocolate chips, milk chocolate chips, and M&M’s.
6. Place the dough in the freezer for 20 minutes.
7. Scoop the dough and flatten it slightly. Place a frozen Nutella ball in the center and completely wrap the dough around it, making sure the Nutella is fully sealed inside.
8. Place the stuffed cookie dough balls in the freezer for another 20 minutes.
9. Bake at 375°F for 11–13 minutes, just until the edges are set and lightly golden. The centers should still look soft and slightly underbaked.
10. While the cookies are still warm, press extra M&M’s into the tops. Use a cup or cookie cutter to gently swirl around each cookie to round out the edges. Let cool on the baking sheet for about 10 minutes.