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Nutella Filled Chocolate Biscuits with Rich Cocoa Dough and Creamy Centres
These Nutella-filled chocolate biscuits combine rich cocoa dough with creamy chocolate hazelnut centres for a bakery-style treat that’s easy to make at home.
Why You Will Love and Enjoy These Nutella Filled Chocolate Biscuits
- The hidden Nutella centre adds a rich surprise in every bite.
- The cocoa biscuit stays soft while the sea salt balances the sweetness.
- They’re perfect for sharing, gifting, or keeping tucked away for chocolate cravings.
Soft Chocolate Biscuits with a Hidden Nutella Centre
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Nutella Filled Chocolate Biscuits
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Freezer Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 36 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 56 minutes
- Yield: 32 depending on size 1x
- Category: Cake Cupcakes Cookies and Tarts
- Method: Easy baking
Description
These chocolate biscuits have a soft cocoa shell wrapped around a warm, creamy Nutella centre. A little sea salt on top balances the sweetness beautifully and makes every bite even better.
Ingredients
Nutella Centres
- 1.2 cups (approx) – 1 x 350 g bottle Nutella spread
Biscuits
- 1.1 cups (approx) – 250 g butter, room temperature
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup golden syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla essence
- 2 cups cake flour
- 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
- 1 cup cocoa powder
- Grinding of coarse sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 320⁰F (160⁰C).
- Line a large baking tray with parchment paper.
- Lightly grease a plate with non-stick spray.
- Spoon teaspoonfuls of the 1 x 350 g bottle of Nutella spread onto the plate. Place in the freezer for 1 hour until firm.
- Keep the Nutella portions frozen until needed. Work with only a few at a time because they soften quickly. If they start melting, return them to the freezer before continuing.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the 250 g butter and 1/2 cup brown sugar for about 3 minutes until light and creamy.
- Add the 1/4 cup golden syrup and 1 tsp vanilla essence and beat until combined.
- Add the 2 large eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Sift together the 2 cups of cake flour, 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda, and 1 cup cocoa powder.
- Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture and mix until a soft dough forms. If the dough feels very soft, chill it for 15 to 20 minutes before rolling.
- Roll the dough into walnut-sized balls.
- Flatten each ball slightly in your palm.
- Place one frozen Nutella portion in the centre and carefully wrap the dough around it. Roll gently until sealed completely.
- Arrange the dough balls on the prepared baking tray, leaving space between them. Flatten each one slightly with your finger.
- Lightly grind a little coarse sea salt over the tops.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes.
- The biscuits should look set around the edges but still slightly soft in the centre.
- Leave on the tray for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Store in an airtight container once fully cooled.
Baking time of approximately 36 minutes represents 3 baking trays, thus roughly 12 minutes per tray
Notes
Created, prepared, tried, and tested by Gail
Additional Information
- Freezing only once may not be enough. Nutella softens very quickly while assembling the biscuits. Keeping extra portions in the freezer and working in small batches makes the process much easier.
- Aim for dough balls roughly 1½ inches across for consistent results and the correct yield.
- Freezing individual Nutella portions is much easier than trying to spoon Nutella directly into the dough. Preparing all the centres first streamlines the entire process.
- How do I stop the Nutella from leaking out? Make sure the dough completely seals around the frozen Nutella with no cracks or thin spots.
- Will the centres stay fully molten after cooling? The Nutella remains soft and creamy but firms up slightly as the biscuits cool.
- Can I make these ahead? Yes. Assemble the unbaked biscuits and freeze them for later baking.
- Do they need refrigeration? No. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.
- Can I use another chocolate spread? Yes. Any thick chocolate hazelnut spread with a similar consistency should work.
Storage
- How Long Can These Be Stored and How? Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. For longer storage, refrigerate for up to 1 week. Bring to room temperature before serving for the best texture.
- Can This Be Frozen? Yes. Freeze unbaked filled dough balls for up to 3 months. Bake directly from frozen, adding 1 to 2 extra minutes to the baking time. Baked biscuits can also be frozen for up to 2 months in an airtight container.
Ingredient Substitutions
- Butter: Use baking margarine if preferred, but the taste and texture will be different.
- Brown Sugar: Light brown or dark brown sugar both work well.
- Golden Syrup: Substitute with corn syrup or maple syrup.
- Vanilla Essence: Vanilla extract can be used instead.
- Cake Flour: Use all-purpose flour, though the texture may be slightly firmer.
- Nutella: Any chocolate hazelnut spread with a similar texture can be substituted.
A simple bake with a little extra chocolate magic and creamy surprise.
Nutella Filled Chocolate Biscuits offer the perfect balance of rich cocoa flavour and creamy chocolate hazelnut filling. The hidden centre adds a fun surprise, while the touch of sea salt keeps the sweetness balanced. They’re simple enough for everyday baking, yet special enough to serve to guests, making them a recipe many bakers will want to make more than once.
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Those sound incredible.
Thanks Joanne, give it a go and enjoy it