Chocolate Chip Nutella Cookies

These delicious cookies are very chocolaty!

Ingredients:

1/2 cup (1 stick) salted butter 

1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar

1/4 cup granulated sugar

1 egg

3/4 cup Nutella

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

2 cups flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 cup semi swet chocolate chips

Optional Garnish:

additional Nutella

Method:

In a medium/large bowl, beat totegether the butter and sugars, with an electric mixer, for 2 to 3 minutes.

Add the egg and beat until mixed in. Mix in the Nutella and vanilla.

Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt. add to the bowl and mix in until blended.

Stir in the chocolate chips. Refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes.

Preheat oven to 350*. Line baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.

Scoop the dough into 1 1/2 inch to 2 inch balls. Place the balls of dough 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.

Bake for 12 minutes. Allow to cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet brfore transfering to a wire rack to finish cooling.

If desired, add a small amount of Nutella to a piping bag. Drizzle over the top of the cookies.

Refrigerate for 30 minutes before transferring in an airtight storage container.) Place a piece of waxed paper between layers of cookies.  Store in the refrigerator. Makes 3 dozen cookies.

Notes: If you like Nutella, you will love these cookies! They are very special, but so simple to make. 😃