Nutella Chocolate Chip Cookies

I am a chewy chocolate chip cookie lover.  There is just something excellent about biting into a soft, gooey, melty cookie.  Sounds perfect already.. but add nutella, and I'll eat the whole batch.

I've been a little light on the posting lately.  That's mostly because I got burnt out on all the vegan business.  It took me a little time to get back into my normal routine.. I was not in the mood for any kitchen extravagance.  But these were too good not to share with you!

These little gems are easy to throw together and perfect with a glass of milk.  If you're a nut person, you should try throwing in some chopped hazelnuts.  That might just take things over the top.  They're great for crowds as well.

Ooh, and if you're hoping these are vegan, they can easily be made so with Earth Balance margarine and vegan egg substitute.. wait, is Nutella vegan?  I have no idea. Forget all of that and revisit my vegan chocolate chip cookies.  (Just another reason I shouldn't be a vegan.) Yikes.

Nutella Chocolate Chip Cookies
via Kirbie's Cravings

2 cups flour
2 tsp baking soda
1/8 tsp fine sea salt
1/2 cup melted butter
2/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 1/2 tsp vanilla
1/4 cup Nutella
1 cup chocolate chips

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Prepare two pans with parchment papers or silpats.

In a small bowl, whisk flour, baking soda and salt.  In a large bowl or your stand mixer, cream melted butter, sugar and brown sugar.  Add eggs one at a time until combined.  Next, add vanilla and Nutella.  Stop the mixer and fold in chocolate chips.

Use a small ice cream scoop or melon baller to scoop cookie dough on to the prepared sheets.  Bake for 8-10 minutes or until browning around the edges.  Let cool on wire racks and eat up!