Nutella Chocolate Pudding Cookies with heart shaped centers

5 from 1 vote

Prep Time30

Cook Time15

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 175kcal

Cost: $5

1 stick butter softened
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup Nutella
1 3.4 oz package instant chocolate pudding mix
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
2-1/4 cups flour
1 package heart shaped chocolate candies shown: Milk Chocolate & Strawberry Swirl Dove Hearts, unwrapped (Buy 2, just in case.)

Preheat oven to 350°. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
Whisk together baking soda, baking powder, and flour and set aside.
Cream together butter, Nutella, and both sugars. Add the pudding package and beat until well blended. Add eggs and vanilla extract. Slowly add the flour and mix until just combined.
Scoop 1” balls and place on your cookie sheets. Bake for 10-12 minutes. Remove from oven and immediately press a Dove Heart Promise candy on each cookie. Let cool completely before removing from cookie sheets.