Ferrero Stuffed Cookies – Buttery hazelnut cookies stuffed with Ferrero Rocher chocolates and topped with melted chocolate. A fancy holiday cookie recipe for parties, gifting, and cookie exchanges.
Ferrero Stuffed Cookies, Hazelnut Shortbread with Chocolate
These Ferrero stuffed cookies are buttery hazelnut shortbread cookies filled with a Ferrero Rocher chocolate in the center and topped with melted chocolate. They are crispy, nutty, chocolatey, and fancy enough for the holidays.
Don’t you love it when kitchen experiments actually work? Because let’s be honest, not every “brilliant” dessert idea survives the test kitchen. This one did, and it deserves a spot on your Christmas cookie tray.
The crumbly cookie base is made with ground hazelnuts for that classic Ferrero flavor. Inside, there’s a surprise chocolate-hazelnut truffle center, and on top, a drizzle of melted chocolate for a festive finish.
Why You’ll Love These Ferrero Stuffed Cookies
- Perfect for Christmas cookie trays
- Great for cookie exchanges
- Made with a buttery hazelnut cookie base
- Stuffed with Ferrero Rocher chocolates
- Fancy-looking but easy to make
- Wonderful for gifting
These stuffed hazelnut cookies are easy to make and have a refined flavor that feels a little more special than a regular cookie. My grandmother loves using ground nuts in her cookie bases, and they always turn out delicious.
Normally, she uses walnuts or almonds, but since Ferrero Rocher chocolates inspire these, hazelnuts are the perfect choice. They give the cookies that nutty, festive flavor we all love.
Ferrero Stuffed Cookies For The Holidays
These Ferrero stuffed cookies are especially great during the holidays because they look elegant without requiring complicated decorating. Add them to a Christmas cookie box, serve them after dinner, or bring them to a cookie exchange and watch them disappear.
You can make the hazelnut cookie dough in advance and freeze it, or refrigerate it until ready to use. That makes this recipe perfect for the busy holiday season when you want a beautiful dessert without stressing at the last minute.
My kids have had cookie exchanges at school, and these are the kind of cookies that make people ask, “Wait, what’s inside?” That surprise center is the fun part.
Tips For Making Ferrero Stuffed Cookies
When shaping the cookies, make sure the Ferrero Rocher chocolate is fully covered with cookie dough. This helps keep the center tucked inside while the cookie bakes.
After baking, let the cookies cool before adding the melted chocolate on top. If the cookies are too warm, the chocolate topping can slide right off, and we are aiming for fancy, not crime scene.
You can also sprinkle chopped hazelnuts over the melted chocolate before it sets. If you want to make them extra glamorous, add a tiny pinch of edible gold flakes on top. They will look like they came from a boutique bakery.
Can I Make The Dough Ahead?
Yes. You can make the hazelnut cookie dough ahead of time and refrigerate it until you are ready to bake. You can also freeze the dough for later, which is very helpful during the holidays.
If freezing, wrap the dough tightly and thaw it in the refrigerator before shaping the cookies. This makes it easier to plan for cookie trays, parties, and gifting.
How To Decorate Ferrero Stuffed Cookies
The easiest decoration is melted chocolate on top. Dark chocolate, milk chocolate, or semi-sweet chocolate all work nicely. You can drizzle it, spoon it over the top, or dip the tops of the cookies.
For a more festive look, add chopped hazelnuts, gold sprinkles, edible gold flakes, or a tiny piece of Ferrero wrapper-inspired gold decoration. Keep it simple and elegant.
Ferrero Stuffed Cookies For Gifting
These cookies make a beautiful edible gift. Once the chocolate topping has set completely, place them in a cookie tin or bakery box with parchment paper between layers.
Because they have a truffle center, they feel extra special and luxurious. They are perfect for teachers, neighbors, holiday hosts, friends, or anyone who loves chocolate and hazelnuts.
I hope you can try these Ferrero stuffed cookies at home. If you do, please upload a pic on Instagram and tag me @Livingsweetmoments or use the hashtag #LivingSweet. I promise to repost it.
Ferrero Stuffed Cookies
Ingredients
For Cookies
- 1 cup hazelnuts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 18 Ferrero Rocher chocolates unwrapped
For Chocolate Topping
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon neutral oil
Instructions
Toast Hazelnuts
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Spread hazelnuts on sheet pan.
- Roast 10 to 15 minutes until fragrant and skins begin to crack.
- Rub hazelnuts in kitchen towel to remove loose skins.
- Cool completely.
Make Dough
- Process hazelnuts in food processor until finely ground.
- In mixer, cream butter and sugar 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add egg and vanilla. Mix well.
- In separate bowl combine flour, baking powder, salt, and ground hazelnuts.
- Slowly add dry ingredients to wet ingredients until dough forms.
Shape Cookies
- Lower oven to 325°F.
- Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Scoop dough portion about size of Ferrero chocolate.
- Flatten dough in hand.
- Place Ferrero in center and wrap dough around it completely.
- Roll gently into ball.
- Place on sheet pans spaced apart.
Bake
- Bake 12 to 15 minutes until lightly golden.
- Cool on rack completely.
Chocolate Topping
- Microwave chocolate chips and oil in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Dip tops of cookies into melted chocolate.
- Let chocolate set completely.
Notes
- Dough may be sticky; lightly damp hands help shape cookies.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 4 days.
- Freeze baked cookies up to 2 months.
- Add chopped hazelnuts or gold sprinkles on top for holiday presentation.
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Ferrero Stuffed Cookies FAQs
Can I make Ferrero stuffed cookies ahead of time?
Yes. You can make the hazelnut cookie dough ahead and refrigerate or freeze it before baking. You can also bake the cookies ahead and store them in an airtight container.
Do I need to chill the dough?
Chilling the dough helps the cookies hold their shape and makes it easier to wrap the dough around the Ferrero Rocher chocolates.
Can I use Nutella instead of Ferrero Rocher?
For this recipe, whole Ferrero Rocher chocolates work best because they hold their shape inside the cookie. Nutella is softer and may leak during baking.
How should I store Ferrero stuffed cookies?
Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for a few days. If your kitchen is warm, refrigerate them so the chocolate topping stays firm.
Can I freeze Ferrero stuffed cookies?
Yes. Freeze the baked cookies in an airtight container with parchment paper between layers. Thaw at room temperature before serving.
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