Nutella S’mores Thumbprint Cookies

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These cookies are like campfire s’mores gone gourmet. Buttery thumbprint cookies rolled in graham cracker crumbs are filled with creamy Nutella, topped with toasted mini marshmallows, and drizzled with chocolate glaze. They’re festive enough for holidays yet easy enough for a weekday baking session.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• All the s’mores flavors: Graham cracker crunch, gooey marshmallow, and rich chocolate-hazelnut filling.
• Show-stopping look: Golden marshmallow tops with a pretty drizzle of chocolate glaze.
• No campfire needed: All the fun of s’mores baked right in your oven.

Ingredients at a Glance

(Full measurements and directions are in the recipe card below.)

• Cookie dough: Butter, powdered sugar, egg yolk, vanilla, flour, and salt.
• Coating: Beaten egg white and graham cracker crumbs.
• Filling & Topping: Nutella, mini marshmallows, and an optional chocolate frosting drizzle.

Step-by-Step Overview

1. Make the dough. Beat butter and powdered sugar until creamy, then add egg yolk, vanilla, flour, and salt.
2. Shape & coat. Roll dough into 1-inch balls. Dip in frothy egg white and roll in graham cracker crumbs. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and press a thumbprint into each.

1. Bake. Bake at 350°F for 12–14 minutes until set. Cool completely.
2. Fill & top. Spoon about ½ teaspoon of Nutella into each indentation. Top with 3 mini marshmallows and briefly broil until lightly toasted.

1. Finish. Optional: Drizzle with homemade chocolate frosting/glaze for extra flair.

Craving more creative cookies? Don’t miss my Mini S’mores Pies, chewy Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake, and classic Easy Snickerdoodles. They’re all fun, shareable desserts that will make any cookie platter the star of the party.

Lynda – Southern Kissed

Nutella S’mores Thumbprint Cookies

5 from 1 vote

These Nutella Cookies are delicious, cute little cookies that are perfect for sharing with those you love. You can shape them into hearts or make them like a thumbprint cookie – the choice is yours.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 14 minutes mins

Total Time 29 minutes mins

Servings: 12 servings

Course: Desserts

Cuisine: American

Calories: 283

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Ingredients

  

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• ¾ cup butter softened
• ¾ cup powdered sugar
• 1 egg separated
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1½ cups flour
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¾ cup graham cracker crumbs
• Nutella
• Miniature marshmallows

Frosting/Glaze, optional

• 2 Tablespoons butter softened
• ¾ cup powdered sugar
• 3 Tablespoons cocoa
• ½ teaspoon vanilla
• 2 Tablespoons water

Method

 

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Combine butter and powdered sugar. Beat until creamy. Add egg yolk and vanilla. Add flour and salt and mix well.
3. Shape dough in 1-inch balls.
4. Place egg white in a small bowl and beat until frothy. Place graham cracker crumbs in another bowl. Dip in egg white and roll in graham cracker crumbs. Place on parchment lined baking sheet. Make thumbprint in each ball.
5. Bake for 12-14 minutes.
6. Remove from oven and allow cookies to cool completely.
7. Place approximately ½ teaspoon of Nutella into the well of each cookie.
8. Top with 3 marshmallows and place under the broiler in the oven. Remove cookies from oven after marshmallows start to brown a little. Allow to cool.
9. Stir ingredients for Frosting/Glaze and mix until smooth..
10. Drizzle over cooled cookies.

Nutrition

Serving: 2cookiesCalories: 283kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 3gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 51mgSodium: 183mgFiber: 1gSugar: 17g

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