Description
Indulgent Kinder Bueno Cookies deliver chocolate hazelnut bliss with each divine bite. Sweet layers of creamy filling and rich chocolate create an irresistible dessert experience you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 ½ cups (315 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (230 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 4 Kinder Bueno bars, roughly chopped
- 1 cup (180 grams) chocolate chips (milk or semi-sweet)
Sweeteners and Binding Ingredients:
- ¾ cup (150 grams) granulated sugar
- ¾ cup (150 grams) brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- ½ cup (120 grams) hazelnut spread (e.g., Nutella)
Seasoning and Leavening Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 350F (175C) and lining baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats to ensure even cooking and prevent sticking.
- Create a creamy base by thoroughly blending butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture becomes light, airy, and fully incorporated, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Enhance the mixture by gradually introducing eggs, whisking thoroughly after each addition, then incorporate vanilla extract for depth of flavor.
- Develop the dry foundation by carefully whisking flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl, then gently integrate these ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined to maintain a tender texture.
- Introduce rich elements by delicately folding chocolate chips and half of the chopped Kinder Bueno bars into the cookie dough, distributing ingredients evenly.
- Craft each cookie by scooping dough portions, creating a small indentation, and strategically placing a tiny dollop of hazelnut spread in the center, then carefully encasing the filling within the dough.
- Arrange cookie portions on prepared baking sheets, maintaining sufficient spacing between each, and garnish with additional Kinder Bueno fragments for visual appeal and extra flavor.
- Bake the cookies until edges transform to a golden brown while centers remain slightly underdone, typically requiring 10-12 minutes of oven time.
- Allow cookies to rest on baking sheets for five minutes, enabling them to set and stabilize, then transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling and optimal texture.
- Serve warm to maximize the indulgent, gooey experience and highlight the complex flavor profile of these decadent treats.
Notes
- Ensure butter is softened at room temperature for smoother creaming and better cookie texture.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent excessive spreading and create thicker, chewier cookies.
- For gluten-free option, swap regular flour with a high-quality gluten-free flour blend and add 1/4 teaspoon xanthan gum for better structure.
- Use a cookie scoop for uniform size and even baking, creating professional-looking treats that cook consistently.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 232
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg