NUTELLA cookies....need I say more??

Nutella Chocolate Chip Cookies

(Adapted from this recipe)

Ingredients:

• 1-1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp of salt
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) softened butter
• 2/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1/3 cup light brown sugar
• 2/3 cup Nutella
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 large egg
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Directions

1. Mix together flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and salt, and set aside.
2. Cream together butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Mix in Nutella and vanilla extract. Add in egg and mix until combined.
3. Add flour mixture and mix until just incorporated. Stir in chocolate chips.
4. *Optional step: Chill dough for 1/2-1 hour. (It can make a big difference in the cookies)
5. Drop tablespoons of dough 2 inches apart onto parchment lined baking sheets. Bake at 350 for about 10 minutes until the edges look set. Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes then carefully remove to cooling racks. ENJOY! 

Frosting

Two delicious frosting recipes I thought REALLY needed to be shared:
Ice Cream Frosting

Ingredients:

1/3 cup butter, softened
4 oz, cream cheese, softened
2 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 cup vanilla ice cream
2-4 tbsp milk*
5-1/2 cups confectioners sugar
Directions:

Allow 1/4 cup of ice cream to sit at room temperature for 10 minutes.

Beat butter and cream cheese with electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add vanilla extract and mix to combine. Gradually add powdered sugar, one cup at a time. Mix in ice cream and gradually add milk until you reach your desired consistency.

*I didn’t measure the amount of milk I used, but this is probably close. Just remember to use a tiny bit at a time

Peanut Butter Frosting

(Enough to frost 24 cupcakes or 12 jumbo cupcakes)

-1/3 cup smooth natural peanut butter

-3 cups powdered sugar

-1-1/2 tsp. vanilla extract

-1/4 cup milk (plus more to achieve desired consistency)

Directions:

Blend peanut butter, vanilla, and powdered sugar until combined. Add milk and mix on medium speed until smooth and creamy. Continue to add milk until you get the desired consistency.