Chocolate Hazelnut Spread Cookies Simple and Tasty

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 0.5 cup granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup chocolate hazelnut spread (plus extra for filling)
• 0.5 cup chopped hazelnuts (optional)
• 0.5 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
3. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
4. Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix until well combined.
5. Stir in the chocolate hazelnut spread until fully incorporated.
6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. If desired, fold in chopped hazelnuts and chocolate chips for added texture and flavor.
7. Scoop tablespoon-sized amounts of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
8. Use your thumb or the back of a spoon to create an indent in the center of each cookie.
9. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
10. Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
11. Once cooled, fill the indentations with an extra dollop of chocolate hazelnut spread for a delicious finishing touch.