These are a delicious treat. Soft and chewy chocolate cookies are made with Nutella and topped with sea salt before being sandwiched together with peanut butter.
A long while back, the fabulous Cheryl of Tidy Mom posted the recipe for Salted Chocolate Nutella Sandwich Cookies. I LOVE Nutella. Anything that has that ingredient is an A+ in my book. So I printed off the recipe & added the couple things I needed to my list for the market. 
I had planned on going to the market on Saturday afternoon to pick up what I needed & then make the cookies Sunday morning before football started. My family had other plans. They saw the recipe on the counter & BEGGED me to improvise & make it immediately. They were not having this waiting for Sunday idea at all.
I increased the Nutella in the dough to 2 1/2 tbsp because I literally only had that much in my jar. The recipe called for 2 tbsp- I wasn’t about the leave that little 1/2 tbsp in there- so the more the better- right??!! This however left me without any for spreading between the cookies to make the sandwich.
I increased the Nutella in the dough to 2 1/2 tbsp because I literally only had that much in my jar. The recipe called for 2 tbsp- I wasn’t about the leave that little 1/2 tbsp in there- so the more the better- right??!! This however left me without any for spreading between the cookies to make the sandwich.
With all that chewy chocolaty goodness, it’s almost like a thin brownie edge. Everyone loves the brownie edges – right? Mmmm, just thinking about it makes me want to make another batch.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use more Nutella in the cookie dough than the recipe suggests?
Yes, you can increase the Nutella in the dough, as I did with 2 1/2 tablespoons instead of 2 tablespoons. Just be mindful that using too much may affect the consistency.
What should I do if I run out of Nutella for the filling?
If you increase the Nutella in the dough and run out for the filling, consider using peanut butter alone as the sandwich spread, or try a different filling like chocolate ganache.
How do I achieve the brownie-like edges mentioned in the recipe?
To get the chewy brownie-like edges, ensure you don’t overbake the cookies and keep an eye on them as they bake, removing them when they are still soft in the center.
