Nutella Cookie Cups
Nutella Cookie Cups make an impressive, yet easy dessert with a rich and creamy filling and a soft, chewy chocolate chip cookie. All you need are a few ingredients to make this easy dessert that's perfect for any occasion and does not disappoint.
Servings: 24
Calories: 196kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pkg (16 oz) refrigerated chocolate chip cookie dough makes 24 cookies
- 1 ¼ cup Nutella
- ⅓ cup cream cheese softened, or use mascarpone cheese or creme fraiche instead
- 1 ½ cups whipped topping thawed
- Cooking Spray
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F and light grease a mini muffin pan (24).
- Divide dough into 24 balls, and place into a greased mini muffin pan.
- Bake 14-15 minutes. The dough will slightly rise over the cup as it bakes, like a muffin top.
- Let the tray sit on a wire rack for 5 minutes then squish the center of the dough halfway down with a tablespoon to create a bowl shape (if you have a tart tamper that works well). Allow the cookies to cool completely in the tray while you prepare your mousse.
- Mix Nutella and cream cheese with a hand mixer until smooth.
- Fold in whipped topping and blend well.
- Transfer the cookie cups to a platter or cutting board to begin piping.
- Pipe the Nutella topping into the cookie cups and let them chill in the fridge before eating.
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Notes
- Do not overbake. You want the cookie cups slightly golden brown and the edges are set. They might look under-cooked but they will firm up a bit more as they cool.
- Press down the centers to create a well for your Nutella mixture to sit while the cookies are warm.
- Loosen cookie edges with a knife, and use a gentle twist and lift motion to remove the cookie cups without breaking them.
- If the topping mixture is too soft after mixing, chill it in the fridge for at least 15 minutes before piping it into the cups.
- Use a spatula to mix the Nutella mixture and only gently fold in one direction to preserve the light and airy texture.
- Top your cookie cups with fresh berries, a dollop of whipped cream, or a dusting of powdered sugar.
Nutrition
Calories: 196kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 70mg | Potassium: 98mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 55IU | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1mg