Hello everyone!
Today I’m bringing you an irresistible recipe that will make both kids and adults happy: shortcrust pastry cookies filled with Nutella.
These treats are perfect for a tasty snack, a special breakfast, or to surprise your guests with something truly delicious.
The crunchiness of the shortcrust pastry perfectly matches with the creaminess of Nutella, creating a balance of flavors and textures that will win you over at the first bite.
Ready to get your hands dirty? Follow this simple and quick recipe step by step, and get ready to enjoy cookies you’ll never stop loving!
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Medium
- Preparation time: 30 Minutes
- Cooking methods: Oven, Electric oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup butter
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 pinch salt
- vanilla flavor
- 1 1/4 cups shredded coconut
- 7 oz Nutella®
Tools
- 1 Bowl
- 1 Baking tray
- Parchment paper
- 1 Rolling pin
- 1 Cookie cutter
Steps
Prepare the shortcrust pastry:
In a bowl, mix the flour, sugar, and pinch of salt. Add the cold butter cut into cubes and work with your fingertips or a mixer until you get a sandy mixture.
Add the egg and vanilla extract, and knead quickly until you form a smooth dough. Wrap it in plastic wrap and let it rest in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
Roll out the dough:
After resting, roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to a thickness of about 1/8 inch.Shape the cookies:
Use a round or desired shape cookie cutter to cut out the cookies.
Place them on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
Bake:
Preheat the oven to 350°F (if the oven is fan-assisted, 320°F)
Bake the cookies for about 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.Cool and enjoy:
Let the cookies cool on a wire rack before filling them.Add the filling:
On half of the cookies, spread a teaspoon of Nutella in the center.
Cover with another cookie, pressing gently on the edges to seal the filling well.Roll the cookies in shredded coconut.
Dust with powdered sugar.
They taste even better at room temperature!
You can decorate the cookies with powdered sugar or melted dark chocolate for an extra touch of indulgence. If you prefer, you can also use a piping bag to distribute the Nutella more precisely.
Enjoy your meal and happy snacking!
If you have questions or want variations, I’m here to help you!
