Nutella Lava Cookies Recipe

These Nutella Lava Cookies start by creaming butter and granulated sugar until fluffy, which creates a tender cookie dough. Eggs and vanilla extract enrich the dough, while cocoa powder adds chocolate flavor. The dry ingredients including flour, salt, and baking powder are folded in to form the dough. Each cookie is formed by flattening a portion of dough, adding a spoonful of Nutella, and covering it with another dough layer, sealing the filling inside.

Baking at 350°F for about 12 minutes creates cookies with set edges and a molten Nutella core. Cooling slightly before transferring to a rack allows them to firm a bit while maintaining the lava center’s gooey texture. The cookies are best enjoyed the day they are baked to experience the optimal meltiness.

These cookies offer a rich chocolate experience and work well as a dessert or sweet treat. Their dramatic molten center adds an indulgent element to a classic chocolate cookie.

Handle the dough gently to avoid over-mixing, which can affect the texture. Seal the Nutella inside carefully to prevent leakage during baking. Store leftover cookies in an airtight container for short-term keeping.