Nutella Ginger Cookies

I mean it's the holidays right. Why do we need an excuse to make some decadent cookies on a Monday night? We don't! So, that's what I did. I made some fun Nutella ginger cookies. These cookies barely have any additional sugar. I added some spice to balance out the sweetness of the Nutella. Super easy, soft, and yummy cookies. Added bonus? A super easy recipe to make with your little ones. My niece and I had a blast making these together with a low commitment situation. Perfect for pre-bedtime! 

I hope you enjoy as much as we did! 

Ingredients:

• 1 stick butter 
• 1/4 cup caster or white sugar 
  
• 1/2 cup plus 3 tbsp Nutella (or any hazelnut spread of your choice!)
  
• 2 tsp vanilla extract 
  
• 2 flax eggs (1 tbsp flax meal to 3 tbsp water per egg) 
  
• 1 tsp baking powder 
  
• 4 tsp ginger powder (feel free to add more if you like a little extra punch) 
  
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  
• 2.5 cups flour 
  
• 5 oz. dark chocolate chunks 
  

Recipe:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 
2. Melt the butter on the stove. 
3. In a large mixing bowl, add the butter and sugar. Mix well until all of the sugar is incorporated. 
   
4. Mix in the Nutella. Mix super well until everything is nice, creamy, and smooth. 
   
5. In a separate bowl, make your flax eggs. Mix the flax and water together and allow the mixture to become gelatinized a little. 
   
6. Slowly add in the vanilla and the flax eggs. Again, keep mixing until nice and smooth. 
   
7. Next mix in the baking powder, nutmeg, and ginger. 
   
8. Slowly add in the flour and make sure it's fully incorporated. 
   
9. Fold in the dark chocolate chunks. 
   
10. Roll into small bowls, grease a tray, and pop them into the oven! 
    
11. Bake for 7-9 minutes, or until the bottoms are slightly golden. 
    
12. I sprinkled a little turbinado sugar on top for a little crunch and sparkle! Totally optional. ;) 
    

Enjoy with a glass of milk by the fire. Nothing more satisfying this time of year. 

xo
nishita