Description
Nutella-Stuffed Snowball Cookies are soft, buttery, melt-in-your-mouth cookies filled with a luscious, gooey hazelnut spread center. Lightly dusted with natural powdered sugar, these elegant treats combine tender crumb and rich sweetness, making them perfect for cozy afternoons, festive celebrations, or thoughtful homemade gifts.
Ingredients
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Dough Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon natural gelling agent
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (plant-based), softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (natural), plus more for coating
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (natural)
Filling
- About 1 teaspoon hazelnut spread
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened unsalted butter (plant-based) with powdered sugar (natural) until light and fluffy. Add vanilla extract (natural), then gradually mix in all-purpose flour, almond flour, salt, and natural gelling agent. Stir gently until a smooth, soft dough forms while avoiding overmixing to keep the cookies tender.
- Shape the Cookies: Take a small portion of dough and flatten it slightly in your palm. Place about a teaspoon of hazelnut spread in the center, then carefully wrap the dough around it, rolling it into a ball to ensure the filling is completely enclosed.
- Bake to Perfection: Arrange the cookie balls spaced evenly on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 12 to 15 minutes or until the edges show a subtle golden hue while the centers remain soft.
- Dust and Cool: Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool for about 5 minutes. Then gently roll them in powdered sugar (natural) to coat thoroughly, creating the signature snowball appearance and adding delightful sweetness.
Notes
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to make shaping easier and improve texture.
- Use a high-quality, creamy hazelnut spread for a melty, rich filling.
- Do not overbake to maintain soft and tender centers; remove cookies as edges turn just golden.
- For a thicker sugar coating, roll the cookies twice in powdered sugar after baking.
- Handle the dough gently when stuffing to avoid breaking and leaking during baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Nutella cookies, snowball cookies, stuffed cookies, soft cookies, hazelnut spread cookies, plant-based dessert
