For a delicious treat that is sure to bring smiles to your family and friends, give these easy Nutella Thumbprint Cookies a try! They are super easy to make and only require ingredients you probably already have in your fridge and pantry. Give them a try, and they are sure to become a family staple.
Preheat your oven to 350° F. Line your baking sheets with parchment paper. Whisk together the flour, salt, baking soda, and baking powder in a medium bowl.
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In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat together the butter and sugar for 3 minutes at medium speed. Add the cream cheese, and beat for another minute. Add the egg and vanilla, and beat for another minute.
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Reduce the speed to low, and add the flour a little at a time. Beat until just incorporated.
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Refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes. Use a small cookie scoop to measure out the cookies.
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Roll into balls and place on the cookie sheet.
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Make an indentation in the center of each cookie using a teaspoon measure or your thumb. Bake for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, microwave the Nutella for 30 seconds, and then stir well.
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Transfer to a zip-top bag, then snip a corner hole. (You could also use a piping bag.) Remove the cookies from the oven, and reshape the indentations with a teaspoon. Fill the indentations with Nutella.
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Bake for another 12 to 15 minutes, until golden brown. Cool for 10 minutes on the cookie sheet, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
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