Sara from Ms. Adventures in Italy and Michelle from Bleeding Espresso solemnly declare Saturday, February 5th “World Nutella Day 2011″ – a day to celebrate, to get creative with, and most importantly, to EAT Nutella.
The Peanut Butter and Jelly Cookie Cups I posted earlier in the week were good, really good! But these Peanut Butter and Nutella Cookie Cups are even better. When eating a Peanut Butter and Jelly Cookie Cup you’ll say mmmmmm, but when you eat a Peanut Butter and Nutella Cookie Cup you’ll say, oh my!
I used our favorite peanut butter cookie recipe, which is a little more fudgy than the PB&J Cookie Cups recipe because it’s made with butter and has twice as much peanut butter. I roll it in turbinado sugar so there is a little bit of crunch on the outside, which is a wonderful contrast to the fudgy cookie and smooth creamy Nutella middle. Oh My!
Peanut Butter Nutella Cookie Cups
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup 1 stick unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chunky peanut butter
- Turbinado sugar sugar in the raw, optional
- ½ cup Nutella
- Chopped peanuts optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a small bowl, sift together the dry ingredients and set aside.
- Cream the butter and sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer using the paddle attachment. Add the egg and vanilla and beat until combined. Add the peanut butter and continue beating on low speed. Add the sifted dry ingredients and beat until just blended.
- Form dough into 1 ½ inch balls. Roll balls in turbinado sugar. Place each ball in a cup of a greased mini muffin tin.
- Bake 10 to 12 minutes until edges are browned and crackled, the centers will not be completely set.
- Remove the cookies from the oven and using the end of a thick-handled wooden spoon make a small, deep well in the center of each cookie and fill with Nutella. Sprinkle chopped peanuts on top of Nutella.
- Transfer cookies to a rack to cool completely.
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Becky
These look awesome! About how many cookies does this recipe make?
Barbara
Thanks Becky! It makes about 3 dozen cookies.
Kelsey
These look delicious! Though I have to ask, have you ever had European Nutella? It’s much better than the US stuff. I’ve only just come to realize that since my stay in Europe. I’ve heard you can find it in the states, you just have to look for the glass jar at specialty stores. If you love Nutella, you’ll love the European stuff even more!
Barbara
I first fell in love with Nutella in Australia and when I came home I thought the Nutella here was a bit different. Still delicious, but not quite as rich maybe. So fun that you confirmed my suspicion.
Kat
This was a great recipe! They came out with a crisp outside and a warm nutella inside. It was to die for! Thanks for the recipe!
Barbara
Thanks Kat! So glad you loved them.
Jared
love this recipe! :”D
Erin
Hi Barbara,
Just want to let you know that I made these and linked back to you from my blog. They are absolutely amazing, and a new go to cookie for me and the husband. I love anything Nutella (and I see you have more recipes, *swoon*).
*Erin
Barbara
Thanks for blogging about these cookies and linking back to me! I need to make them again soon.
Barbara
Ohhhhhh you’re in trouble now. So addictive! Enjoy!
My Inner Chick
I Finally Bought Nutella, Barbara!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I’m making these little gems. xx
Judy
Barbara, I have Nutella and I have peanut butter. Guess what I’m making? Will definitely be giving you the credit.
happygoleah
I was looking to bake something under the guise of a blog-giveaway, and after a quick Google search the winner chose these delicious cookies. We’re all big fans of peanut butter blossoms, but these cookies definitely take it to a whole new level! Thanks for sharing this awesome recipe – it is my new go-to for sure!
I’ve linked back to you as well (even though I’m not a baking blog), because the world needs to know 🙂
http://happygoleah.blogspot.com/2011/03/miss-march.html
Barbara
Thanks for the link love! I’m so glad you loved them.
bakingaddict
I made these recently and they are amazing!! Thanks so much. I’ve linked back to your website from my blog.
http://themorethanoccasionalbaker.blogspot.com/2011/03/peanut-butter-cups-with-nutella.html
Barbara
Thanks so much for letting me know you made them. They are amazing. Thanks for linking to my post.
Bren
can you believe someone recently told me on FB they’ve never had Nutella! I told her she should never admit that in person! 🙂 Great little treats here! And, nice to find your blog! 🙂
Lauren from Lauren's Latest
These would not last at my house! Heck, a jar of Nutella can barely get us through the week!
The Food Hunter
I haven’t tried the Nutella and PB combo yet…but this sure makes me want to.
Jamie
Oh! Peanut Butter and Nutella Cups? Yes, please!! Great recipe and they look so perfect and scrumptious!
Katrina
Being a Nutella nut, these looks great, Barbara.
Lot-O-Choc
Oh wow these look amazingly good, peanut butter & nutella..together in a cookie!! Heaven!
Donna
Peanut butter AND nutella – a match made in culinary heaven!
Juliana
Barbara, peanut butter and Nutella, what a great combination, the cookies look delicious, if only I could have one of these cookies 🙂
Becky at VintageMixer
oh my!!! All of my favorite sweets in one little bite. This looks like a fun Valentines Day treat.
rebecca
wow lovely cookies 🙂 so craving nutella with all the posts