Delish Nutella Bombs to Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth

If you like molten chocolate, a little chaos, and the kind of dessert that makes people say “wow” while secretly wondering how you didn’t burn the house down, these Delish Nutella Bombs to Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth are for you. Think pillowy dough hugging a gooey Nutella center that erupts the second you take a bite. They’re special because they feel fancy but are mostly just trust-fall physics between dough and hazelnut spread. Try them because happiness is a warm, sticky blob of chocolate, and honestly, we all deserve that.

My husband tried to help roll these once and ended up creating what I now call the “Nutella Picasso”: a tray of deliberately malformed bombs, one of which slid off the baking sheet mid-bake and turned the oven into a chocolate crime scene. The kids used the extra Nutella as face paint (I’m still finding it in the couch). I pretended to be mad, then ate three to prove I was coping. Long story short: allow helpers only if they promise not to lick their hands in front of guests.

Time-Saving Hacks

– Use store-bought biscuit or croissant dough. Yes, it’s cheating, but no one will notice between bites.
– Put parchment on the pan and toss the spatula — wiped crumbs = fewer dishes. I’m not proud, I’m efficient.
– Freeze Nutella in teaspoon-sized blobs before wrapping. Easier to handle and less likely to explode into a puddle.
– Bake multiple trays at once and rotate them — or pretend you rotated and pray it worked.
– If you’re lazy, microwave the dough for a few seconds to soften, then shape. Don’t tell the purists.

Serving Ideas

– Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream — because hot and cold drama is irresistible.
– Pair with espresso or a milky latte for breakfast-level rebellion.
– Have wine on standby if the kids drove you nuts that day (they always do).
– Sprinkle flaky sea salt on top for that “I know what I’m doing” vibe.
– If someone asks for a diet version, hand them a salad and a napkin. Kidding. Maybe.

What to Serve It With

Best for: After-dinner dessert, mid-afternoon mini-crash rescue, or showing off at potlucks.
Serve warm: Reheat in a 300°F oven for 5–7 minutes or zap carefully in 10-second bursts in the microwave until melty. Don’t walk away.

✔Tips & Mistakes

– Seal these puppies well. If the Nutella leaks, you’ll have baked-on chocolate confetti, which is eventually gross to scrape.
– Don’t overfill. One heaping teaspoon per bomb is the sweet spot. Too much and you’ll have a lava flow situation.
– Underbaked = no ooze. Overbaked = sad, cakey balls. Aim for a light golden color. Use a timer you actually trust.
– Chill the dough a bit if it gets sticky. I learned this after turning my counter into a sticky crime scene. Again.
– If your oven is a liar (mine is), rotate trays and test early.

✔Storage Tips

Store it in the fridge… if there’s any left. Cold midnight leftovers? Sometimes better than fresh.
– Keep in an airtight container up to 3 days.
– To reheat, pop them in a preheated oven at 300°F for 5–7 minutes or microwave for 8–12 seconds for molten glory. Do not overdo it unless you enjoy dry disappointment.

✔Variations and Substitutions

Swap whatever you want—sugar ↔ honey, soy sauce ↔ tamari, or skip steps and call it “deconstructed.” It still counts.
– Swap Nutella for peanut butter, cookie butter, jam, or any spread that makes your heart sing.
– Make them gluten-free by using a GF dough or premade alternative.
– Add chopped hazelnuts for crunch, or cinnamon for warmth.
– Roll in cinnamon sugar before baking for a snickerdoodle-meets-chocolate situation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Delish Nutella Bombs to Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth

These delightful Nutella bombs are the perfect treat for any chocolate lover!

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Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes minutes

Servings: 12

Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients

 

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Main Ingredients

• ▢ 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
• ▢ 0.5 cups Unsweetened cocoa powder Make sure it's sifted
• ▢ 1 cup Nutella
• ▢ 0.75 cups Granulated sugar
• ▢ 0.5 cups Butter, melted
• ▢ 2 large Eggs
• ▢ 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract

Instructions

Preparation Steps

• Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• In a bowl, combine melted butter, sugar, and Nutella. Stir until smooth.
• Add eggs and vanilla extract to the mixture and beat until well combined.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together flour and cocoa powder.
• Combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
• Spoon the batter into a greased muffin tin and bake for 10 minutes.
• Allow to cool slightly before removing from the tin and enjoying!

Notes

Serve warm for the best experience!