Nutella Sandwich Cookies are the ultimate treat for Nutella fans. This soft Italian-inspired cookie is a fun way to dress up classic ricotta cookies and are so easy to make!
If you love soft cookies and those classic flavors of chocolate hazelnut spread, then you are going to love these Nutella Sandwich Cookies. Made with pillowy soft ricotta cookies, these treats are perfect for any occasion.
For a delicious no-bake treat, be sure to try these Crispy Nutella Truffles or this classic No-Bake Ricotta Cheesecake. Make an extra special treat with these Nutella Crepes. And, if you have leftover ripe bananas, don’t miss this Nutella Swirl Banana Bread recipe!
Why You Need to Make These Cookies!
One bite and you’ll be hooked on these Nutella Sandwich Cookies. Pillowy soft ricotta cookies filled with chocolate hazelnut spread are sure to be your new favorite treat.
This recipe is a fun take on my classic ricotta cookie recipe. The cookie itself is made with just a few ingredients and is delicious on it’s own.
To really make this cookie special, it is sandwiched between a thick spread of Nutella. Anyone who tries these cookies agrees that they are some of the best ever.
If you’ve never made ricotta cookies, they are a super soft and fluffy cookie that’s moist and flavorful. They are delicious on their own or served with a layer of Nutella.
These cookies are truly perfect for any occasion. I like to serve them around the holidays because once they are dusted with powdered sugar, they look like little snowballs. But, truthfully, I make them year round!
Give these delicious and simple Nutella Sandwich Cookies a try today! You’re going to love them.
Ingredients and Substitions
- Ricotta Cheese: use whole milk ricotta cheese if you can find it. Part skim works in a pinch. The ricotta will help to keep the cookies soft and moist and easy to bite into.
- Nutella: only classic Nutella will work here! Be sure your Nutella is room temperature so it’s easy to spread.
- All-Purpose Flour: no fancy flours needed. Sift the flour ahead of time if needed.
- Granulated Sugar: the base of this cookie doesn’t require too much sugar, but you could cut back slightly if desired.
- Butter: room temperature unsalted butter is best. If you use salted butter, just omit any additional salt in the recipe.
How to Make Nutella Sandwich Cookies
Nutella Sandwich Cookies are easy to make and always a favorite. You can make the cookies or dough ahead of time and sandwich in the Nutella later.
Step 1: Make the batter and chill.
Firstly, you need to make the batter. Whisk together the dry ingredients. In a separate bowl, cream together the butter, sugar, and ricotta cheese. Combine the wet and dry ingredients well and chill the batter for at least two hours.
Step 2: Roll into balls.
Next, remove the batter from the fridge and roll into even-sized balls using a cookie scoop. You want the cookies to be uniform in shape and size so that they sandwich the Nutella properly.
Step 3: Bake
Bake the cookies in a preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes. Note that they will not change color much. You will know they are done when they puff up. Let cool completely on a wire baking rack.
Step 4: Spread on Nutella
Once the cookies have cooled, spread on about a tablespoon of Nutella onto the bottom of a cookie. Use another cookie to sandwich in the filling.
Finish the cookie off with a sprinkle of powdered sugar for a festive look. This perfect little cookie is sure to be your new favorite!
Recipe Tips
- Use softened room temperature butter so that it mixes evenly with the other ingredients.
- Whole milk ricotta is the best, but part skim can be used if needed.
- If your ricotta appears wet, just drain it over a fine mesh sieve to remove some excess moisture before using.
- Be sure to chill the dough before baking. This will make the cookies easier to roll and prevent spreading.
- Cool the cookies before adding on Nutella spread.
- Dust the top of the cookies with powdered sugar for a festive look.
- Nutella Sandwich Cookies can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Frequently Asked Questions
Nutella should be stored at room temperature in an airtight container. Never store Nutella in the fridge as it will harden and become difficult to spread.
Nutella is great to bake with. However, you can lose that rich chocolate hazelnut flavor if you combine it with to many ingredients. Instead, use it as a filling for Nutella Sandwich Cookies or as a spread on baked goods.
You can bake the Nutella into the cookies but risk losing that rich flavor. Instead spread it onto the cookie or sandwich it between two cookies.
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Nutella Sandwich Cookies
Equipment
- baking sheet
Ingredients
- 2 cups all purpose flour (270 grams)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup ricotta cheese, drained (whole milk)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 cup Nutella
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- In a separate bowl, use a handheld mixer to mix together the butter, sugar, and ricotta cheese. Mix for about 2 minutes until light and fluffy. Add in the egg and vanilla, and mix until just combined. Pour in the flour mixture and mix until combined.
- Cover the mixing bowl with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or up to 24 hours.
- When ready to bake, preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a nonstick baking mat. Use a cookie scoop to roll out balls of dough and place on cookie sheet leaving about two inches between each cookie (you should be able to get a dozen cookies on each baking sheet.).
- Bake for 12-13 minutes, or until the cookie starts to puff up. Be careful not to over bake. Let cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
- Once the cookies are completely cooled, spread about a tablespoon of Nutella on the flat part of one cookie and use another to sandwich it in. Sprinkle with powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
- Use softened room temperature butter so that it mixes evenly with the other ingredients.
- Whole milk ricotta is the best, but part skim can be used if needed.
- If your ricotta appears wet, just drain it over a fine mesh sieve to remove some excess moisture before using.
- Be sure to chill the dough before baking. This will make the cookies easier to roll and prevent spreading.
- Cool the cookies before adding on Nutella spread.
- Dust the top of the cookies with powdered sugar for a festive look.
- Nutella Sandwich Cookies can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
These are so tasty and nostalgic! The Nutella brings me right back to my childhood.
Oh yum! Such a great use for Nutella! They sound so good paired with the ricotta cookies.
My son loves nutella so I knew these cookies were going to be a hit! So good! Thanks for the idea.
I was sold at Nutella! Nutella is my love language, so I will definitely be making these for Valentine’s Day!
So awesome!! My teenage kids devoured these! Thank you for the recipe!