Description
This Nutella-Stuffed Deep Dish Churro Skillet Cookie is a decadent dessert combining a thick, soft baked cookie with a gooey, rich Nutella center. Coated with cinnamon sugar and baked to golden perfection in a skillet, it delivers a warm, indulgent treat reminiscent of classic churros with a delightful twist.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Filling
- 1/2 cup Nutella
Topping
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare skillet: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 10-inch oven-safe skillet thoroughly with non-stick spray or butter to prevent sticking.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar using a mixer or by hand until the mixture becomes light and fluffy. Add the egg and mix until fully incorporated.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt to evenly distribute the ingredients.
- Combine dry and wet ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients and mix until a smooth dough forms, ensuring everything is well combined but not overmixed.
- Form base layer of dough: Divide the dough into two equal parts. Press half of the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared skillet, forming an even crust layer.
- Add Nutella filling: Spoon the Nutella dollops evenly over the dough base, focusing on the center area but leaving some edge space.
- Cover with remaining dough: Top the Nutella layer by spreading or pressing the remaining half of the dough over it to completely encase the chocolate spread.
- Add cinnamon sugar topping: In a small bowl, mix the granulated sugar with cinnamon and sprinkle this cinnamon sugar mixture generously over the surface of the dough.
- Bake the skillet cookie: Place the skillet in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, until the edges turn golden brown and the center is set but still soft, with the Nutella inside remaining gooey and molten.
- Cool and serve: Let the skillet cookie cool slightly to set before slicing. Serve warm for the best taste and texture experience.
Notes
- Ensure the skillet is oven-safe to avoid damage during baking.
- Do not overbake to keep the Nutella gooey and the cookie soft inside.
- You can substitute Nutella with any chocolate-hazelnut spread or even peanut butter for variation.
- For easier serving, let the cookie cool for 10-15 minutes after baking.
- Optionally, serve with vanilla ice cream or a dusting of powdered sugar for added indulgence.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
