Description
Indulge in this decadent Nutella-Stuffed Deep Dish Churro Skillet Cookie that combines the rich flavors of cinnamon sugar churros with a gooey Nutella center. This recipe features a buttery brown sugar cookie dough baked in a skillet and coated with a crunchy cinnamon sugar topping, perfect for sharing or enjoying as a comforting treat.
Ingredients
Scale
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 and Coating
- 1/2 cup Nutella
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for coating)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon (for coating)
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 the softened butter and packed brown sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy. Then add the egg and beat until fully combined.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening and spices.
- Combine wet and dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing just until a cookie dough forms, being careful not to overmix.
- Form bottom crust: Divide the dough in half. Press one half evenly into the bottom of the prepared skillet creating a crust layer.
- Add Nutella filling: Spoon dollops of Nutella across the surface of the dough, leaving some space to cover with the remaining dough.
- Cover with top layer: Place the remaining dough over the Nutella filling, pressing gently to fully encase the Nutella and seal the edges as best as possible.
- Apply cinnamon sugar topping: In a small bowl, mix granulated sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle this generously over the top of the cookie dough layer for a churro-like crust.
- Bake: Bake the skillet cookie in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until the edges turn golden and the center is set but still soft, ensuring the Nutella inside is warm and gooey.
- Cool and serve: Allow the skillet to cool slightly to set the filling before slicing into wedges. Serve warm and enjoy the gooey Nutella surprise!
Notes
- Use a 10-inch oven-safe skillet for even baking and easy serving.
- Do not overbake to keep the Nutella center melted and gooey.
- Let the cookie cool a few minutes before slicing to avoid Nutella spillover.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute butter with a vegan butter alternative and ensure Nutella or spread used is suitable.
- You can substitute Nutella with any chocolate hazelnut spread or even peanut butter for variation.
