Confessions of a Part-Time Bakeaholic: Extra Chewy Four Ingredient Nutella Cookies

It's the weekend! Specifically, it's my last weekend before I must go back to the drudgery of 3rd year, say good bye to the delightfully non-stressful world of hematopath, and, on a happier note, my bestest (yes, that is most definitely a word) best friend visited me tonight! Not to mention my anniversary is on Monday (where does the time go?) and the Husband Unit has alluded to some sort of surprise that will be occurring this weekend. All in all, not a bad start to the weekend.

I feel rather compelled to share these cookies as I ended up making them 4 times within the course of little more than a week around the end of my surgery rotation. First I made them for my team and the Husband Unit asked if I could make some extra for his team. These apparently went over so well that he requested I make them again the next day and yet again the week after that. These are Nutella cookies, but those rare individuals who are not fond of Nutella will like them (I have a witness!), though not as enthusiastically as Nutella lovers.

I love these cookies not only because they are rich, chocolately and chewy, but also because they are simple and can be made, baked and everything, within 20 minutes. Perfect for people who have no time to bake. Trust me, it is 20 minutes well spent (though your waistline may disagree).

Extra Chewy Four Ingredient Nutella Cookies

Adapted from A Busy Nest
Oven temp: 350 F | Baking time: 8-10 min | Makes 20-24 small cookies

Ingredients

1 c flour
1 c Nutella (be sure to spray the measuring cup with cooking spray before hand)
1 egg
1/4 to 1/2 c chocolate chips (optional)
sugar, for rolling cookies prior to baking (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Line a baking sheet with a silicone mat or parchment paper (or nothing)
2. Combine flour, Nutella & egg in a mixing bowl. Mix until combined.
3. Fold in chocolate chips, if using.
4. Roll dough into roughly 1 in. balls. If desired, roll in a bowl of sugar to coat before placing on sheet. Press down the balls of dough with a fork or bottom of glass lightly.
5. Bake 8-10 min. Remove from oven & let cool at least 5 min. before removing to wire cooling rack. Cookies will harden as they cool.