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These irresistible chocolate chip cookies are delightfully different than any other you've ever tried. The combination of Nutella (the Italian chocolate hazelnut spread), cocoa and a pinch of lemon zest, makes the flavors come alive in your mouth. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Recipe by Rori Travato
| 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour | 2 large eggs | |
| 1/4 cup cocoa | 1 teaspoon vanilla extract | |
| 1 teaspoon baking soda | 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest | |
| 1 teaspoon salt | 1/3 cup Nutella | |
| 3/4 cup brown sugar | 2 cups chocolate chips | |
| 3/4 cup granulated sugar | 1 cup hazelnuts, chopped | |
| 1 cup unsalted butter, softened |
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
In a bowl combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt.
In the bowl of a standing mixer, combine the sugars and the butter. On medium speed, cream until smooth and light. Add the eggs one at a time. Add the vanilla, lemon zest and Nutella.
Add the flour mixture on low speed and combine until just mixed. Stir in the chocolate chips and the nuts.
On an ungreased baking sheet, place heaping tablespoons of the batter, about 3 inches apart. Bake for 12 minutes until set but still soft. Remove and cool on a rack.