Description
The ultimate fusion of a chewy, buttery cookie and rich hazelnut creaminess. These dough cups are baked in a muffin tin and hollowed while warm to perfectly cradle a silky Nutella center. The addition of cornstarch ensures the cup stays tender and soft, creating a bakery-quality finish.
Ingredients
The Cookie Shell
- 1 1/2 cups (196g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar + 6 tbsp (75g) light brown sugar
- 1 large egg, room temp
- 6 tbsp (65g) mini chocolate chips
- Dry Goods: 1 tsp cornstarch, 1/2 tsp baking soda, 1/4 tsp salt, 1 tsp vanilla extract
The Filling
- 1 heaping cup (300g) Nutella or chocolate-hazelnut spread
Instructions
Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a standard 12-count muffin tin.
Wet Base: Whisk melted butter and both sugars. Add egg and vanilla, whisking until smooth and glossy.
Combine: Stir in flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt. Fold in mini chocolate chips.
Bake: Drop 1 rounded tbsp dough into each cavity. Bake for 12–15 mins until edges are golden but centers are soft.
Indents: Immediately use the back of a spoon to press firmly into the warm centers to create a ‘cup’ shape.
Fill: Cool completely in the pan. Pop them out and spoon or pipe Nutella into each indent.
Notes
The Cornstarch Secret: Softens flour proteins to keep the cup tender rather than rock-hard once cooled.
The ‘Hot Press’ Rule: Indents must be made while the cookies are piping hot before the structure sets.
Mini Chips Only: Ensures the thin walls of the cup remain structurally sound without the bulk of regular chips.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert / Cookies
- Method: Muffin Tin Baking
- Cuisine: Modern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Cookie Cup
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 28
- Sodium: 140
- Fat: 16
- Saturated Fat: 11
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 36
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 35
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