Nutella Bombs: Delicious Chocolate-Hazelnut Filled Bites Recipe
Nutella Bombs are delightful bite-sized treats featuring soft, pillowy dough wrapped around creamy Nutella. These easy-to-make sweet snacks combine a tender buttery dough with a luscious hazelnut chocolate center, perfect for satisfying any sweet tooth.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 20 Nutella Bombs
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Nutella Bombs:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup Nutella (or any hazelnut spread)
- ½ cup powdered sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Add the egg and vanilla extract and beat until smooth to bind the dough and add flavor.
- Combine the Dry Ingredients: Whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl. Gradually incorporate these dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined, resulting in a soft and slightly sticky dough that can hold its shape.
- Chill the Dough: Cover the dough and refrigerate for 15-20 minutes to firm it up, which makes handling and shaping easier while preventing spreading during baking.
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: While chilling the dough, preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat, or lightly grease it to prevent sticking.
- Form the Nutella Bombs: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of chilled dough and roll into balls. Create an indentation with your thumb, fill it with about a teaspoon of Nutella, then carefully fold and seal the dough around the filling. Roll again to enclose the Nutella completely.
- Roll in Powdered Sugar and Bake: Roll each filled dough ball in powdered sugar to coat. Place on the prepared baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until lightly golden. Remove from oven and cool before serving.
Notes
- Chilling the dough is essential for easier handling and to maintain shape during baking.
- Use a small cookie scoop or spoon for consistent-sized Nutella Bombs.
- Ensure the Nutella is completely enclosed to prevent leakage during baking.
- Rolling in powdered sugar adds sweetness and a delicate texture.
- Store cooled Nutella Bombs in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
