No-Bake Nutella Cookies
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A must-make for Nutella fans, these No Bake Nutella Cookies are a simple drop cookie recipe that is easy enough for kids to help make. These fudgy, chewy no bake cookies are rich and decadent, perfect for gifting or whipping up for a sweet treat whenever a sweet craving hits.
No Bake Nutella Cookies Recipe
These easy no-bake Nutella drop cookies combine rich cocoa and creamy Nutella with oats for a quick, decadent treat that satisfies any chocolate craving. With just a few pantry staples and no oven required, these cookies come together in minutes for the perfect sweet snack.
My kids are absolute Nutella fanatics and they are always begging to bake with me, so this recipe is on repeat in our house.
I have them find all of the ingredients and measure them out, then Ella (who is now 13 – can you believe it? I started this blog when she was 2 years old) makes the sugar-cocoa mixture on the stove and then they all get to take turns using a cookie scoop to portion out the mixture onto a silicone baking mat.
It’s a great recipe to make when we have last-minute guests or need to bring a sweet treat along to a special occasion. If we have a school event or extra-curricular event asking for donated treats, I always check if hazelnuts are okay before preparing this recipe and usually it’s okay. (If not, our large-batch Amish Sugar Cookies are a great option.)
You can reduce the sugar by half to make this recipe, but I am writing the recipe based on the classic version which is quite sweet.
No Bake Nutella Cookies Variations:
- swap out half of the Nutella with peanut butter (the original is made with peanut butter and cocoa powder, after all)
- add 1/3 cup of shredded coconut or toasted coconut flakes
- use old-fashioned rolled oats for a chewier texture
- swap out the Nutella for cookie butter
Pro Tip for Making No Bake Nutella Cookies:
This recipe moves quickly, so have your ingredients ready and measured out before you start.
This is called mise en place – you will notice in most of my recipes, I show a picture of all of my ingredients measured out an in containers.
This is my mise en place and while it makes a few more dishes, it makes a huge difference in preparing recipes – I NEVER get halfway through a recipe and realize I don’t have enough of an ingredient, or burn something while still chopping up or finding the next ingredient. Preparing your mise en place really makes cooking and baking less stressful – especially when baking with kids.
No Bake Nutella Drop Cookies FAQs
How to store no bake Nutella cookies: The cookies can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 5 days, or stored in the fridge for 2 weeks. Place wax paper or parchment paper in between layers of the cookies to prevent them from sticking together.
How to freeze Nutella cookies: You can freeze the cooled, hardened cookies in an airtight ziptop bag or your favorite freezer containers for up to 3 months. (This set of freezer containers is a crazy bargain.) Be sure to place wax paper or parchment paper in between layers of the cookies to prevent them from sticking together.
More Family Favorite Recipes Using Nutella:
- Nutella Thumbprint Shortbread Cookies
- 2-Ingredient Nutella Brownies
- No Bake Nutella Fudge (with Video)
- Mini No Bake Nutella Cheesecakes (with Video)
- Nutella Macarons
- Nutella Energy Bites
- 3-Ingredient Nutella Cookies
- Nutella-Stuffed Red Velvet Cookies from In the Kids’ Kitchen
- Easy Nutella Bars from Itsy Bitsy Kitchen
Ingredients for No Bake Nutella Cookies
Scroll down to the printable recipe card for full measurements.
Tip: be sure to use quick cook oats and not instant oats.
Kitchen Tools You May Find Helpful
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
- Saucepan
- Whisk or Spatula <– I like these spatulas because they are one solid piece and don’t have removable heads for bacteria to get trapped underneath. Plus they are heat-resistant and have a lifetime warranty.
- Cookie Scoop
- Cookie Sheet
- Silicone Baking Mat
How to Make No Bake Nutella Cookies
Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats. Set aside.
Place sugar, butter and milk in a large saucepan over medium heat and bring to a boil. Boil for 2 minutes, then remove from heat.
Whisk in the cocoa powder and salt, followed by the vanilla extract and Nutella.
Add the oats and stir to coat. Add additional oats if you have too much chocolate coating for the amount of oats.
Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to portion out the cookie batter onto the prepared baking sheets. Allow to set for 1 hour until chocolate is set.
Makes 40 cookies.
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No Bake Nutella Cookies
These easy no-bake Nutella drop cookies combine rich cocoa and creamy Nutella with oats for a quick, decadent treat that satisfies any chocolate craving. With just a few pantry staples and no oven required, these cookies come together in minutes for the perfect sweet snack.
Ingredients
- 2 cups White Sugar
- 1/4 cup Butter
- 1/2 cup Milk
- 2 Tablespoons Cocoa Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 3/4 cup Nutella
- 2 1/2 cups Quick Cook Oats
Instructions
- Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats. Set aside.
- Place sugar, butter and milk in a large saucepan over medium heat and bring to a boil.
- Boil for 2 minutes, then remove from heat.
- Whisk in the cocoa powder and salt, followed by the vanilla extract and Nutella.
- Add the oats and stir to coat. Add additional oats if you have too much chocolate coating for the amount of oats.
- Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to portion out the cookie batter onto the prepared baking sheets.
- Allow to set for 1 hour until chocolate is set.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
40Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 94Total Fat: 3gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 39mgCarbohydrates: 16gFiber: 1gSugar: 12gProtein: 1g
Sugar, Spice and Glitter uses an auto-generate nutrition calculator. Nutrition information isn’t always accurate unless analyzed in a scientific lab, so these should be considered more of a guideline than medical information.
I hope your family loves these easy no bake Nutella cookies as much as mine does!
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