40 Nutella Recipes That Just Might Beat Eating It Straight from the Jar

You’re only a fewpantry staplesaway from this decadent treat. Even better, it doesn’t require a single second of cooking—just a whirl in thestand mixerand a stint in the fridge.

Meringues are a breeze to whip up and way easier a project than dough-basedcookies. To extend their shelf life, don’t sandwich them with Nutella until you’re about to serve them.

In case you’re all out of tricks for getting yourkidsout of bed in themorning, you need to seeourtrick for sneaking a melty Nutella core in the center of each flapjack (OK, we’ll tell—we freeze it into small rounds then plop them in the batter once it’s in the pan.)

BRB, buying all the mini marshmallows that’ll fit in our shopping cart. The Nutella melts in hot milk, creating a nutty substitute for powderedhot chocolatemix.

Tahini,maple syrupand carob powder unite to create a better-for-you alternative to store-bought Nutella. It’s lower in sugar, higher in healthy fats and tastes more bitter and dark chocolate-like than its predecessor.

Catch us gifting this to every relative on our list thisholiday. We love you, canned sweetened condensed milk.

Brunchjust got a lot more exciting, thanks to these simple handhelds made withstore-bought puff pastry.

It only takes two big scoops ofvanilla ice creamand five minutes of your time to reach milkshake heaven. Plus, there’sstrawberriesin it, so it’s basically a fruit salad, right?

You’re only six ingredients and ten minutes away from the easiestparty appetizerof all time.

So. Damn. Fudgy. Addchocolate chipsto the mix to make them even more decadent (or heck, swirl in some canned dulce de leche too).

The trick is frying the quesadilla in butter, then immediately dipping it in cinnamon sugar so it sticks well. Go the extra mile by addingpeanut butter and Marshmallow Fluff.

A schmear of Nutella > half-melted chocolate squares. We’re betting thiss’moresalternative still tastes better by acampfirethough.

Feel free to experiment with other fruits, likepeachesorapples. You can also skip the fruit altogether and add a bit oforangeextract to the dough instead.

Complete with homemade saltedcaramelsauce. This dessert is traditionally made with tangy cream cheese, but Nutella will work just as well in its place. (Just expect it to be even more decadent and truffle-like.)

The icing stars dairy-freebutterand homemade Nutella made from fresh hazelnuts and vegan dark chocolate. Be sure to reserve some chopped hazelnuts to garnish the cake with.

Instead of freezing small disks of Nutella and stuffing them in thecookies, all you have to do is make a large well in each dough ball, spoon in the spread and seal the hole with more dough.

Psst: Did you knowbananas神奇吗?如果你冻结他们在th和流行e blender or food processor, they turn into a smooth, creamy mixture that’s similar to soft serve.

Fall isbrown butterseason, so we’re betting these blondies will be a hit at yourHalloweenparty. Don’t forget to sprinkle them with flaky salt before serving.

Instead of filling them with the iconic spread, Nutella is a main ingredient in the cookie dough itself. Here, store-bought caramels are wrapped in the dough and baked until gooey.

This breakfast beauty is similar in appearance tobabkabut way less fussy. The braid is laced with mini chocolate chips and toasted hazelnuts for crunch.

We don’t care how cold it is outside—you can safely assume that we’re in the mood for these Insta-worthy sippers all year round.

Since there’s Nutella in the batter, rolling it into balls can get a bit sticky. So, dust your palms with cocoa powder and let the dough dry out a bit before tackling.

This recipe is ridiculously simple and can be riffed on in endless ways. Add chopped hazelnuts, freeze-driedraspberries, toffee chips or even crushed Oreos to the dough.

You’ll never look at the store-bought kind the same way again after trying these. Chocolate makes its way into these treats through Dutch cocoa powder, chocolate extract, Nutella and chocolate sprinkles.

Sure, there’s dark chocolate cocoa powder and tangy buttermilk in the batter for complexity. But what really takes the cupcakes’ bold flavor over the top iscoffee.

It’s a good morning indeed when this luscious stack hits the table. Addwhipped ricottaor mascarpone cheese to the filling for another layer of creamy bliss.

We can picture your kids squealing with joy already after finding these in their lunch boxes.

Unlike a lot of cookie recipes that call for Nutella, this one puts hazelnuts’ buttery, nutty flavor front and center by including a whole cup of them in the dough.

Thanks to buttermilk, shortening and mashed bananas in the batter, this cake is bound to turn out impossibly moist.

The crust is a basic press-in graham cracker number, while the filling made mostly with cream cheese, sweetened condensed milk, Nutella andpeanut butterjust needs an hour in the freezer to set.

This NOLA delicacy has never looked so autumnal. Not only does the recipe call for cinnamon andpumpkinpuree, but there’s also warmapple ciderin the dough.

Warning: Once you know how to make the simple Nutella glaze, you’ll want to put it oneverything.

We can’t decide what we love most, the low-lift recipe or the pretty swirls of Nutella in each meringue. To marble, just drizzle Nutella over each unbaked cookie, then swirl the back of a spoon over it to combine.

No-bake? Check. Sweet *and* salty? Check. Littered with rainbow sprinkles? You bet.

We’re firm believers that chocolate chip cookies are flawless as is. But a creamy pool of hazelnut-cocoa spread in the middle of one certainly couldn’t hurt.

The riper the bananas, the sweeter the muffins. Feel free to go wild with add-ins, like honey-roasted peanuts, chopped walnuts or peanut butter chips.

Strawberries are tasty. Nutella-dipped strawberries are delicious. Make them the crowning glory on this Greek yogurt cheesecake with Oreo crust and they’re straight-up heavenly.

While the waffle is still in the iron, slather it with Nutella, add a layer of mini marshmallows and sandwich the halves. Once pressed, the fillings will melt just right.

Got ten minutes to make your family’s new favoritebreakfast? You’re only seven pantry staples away.

When you’re in the mood for Nutella but don’t have a jar on hand, lean on this ridiculously simple substitute. All it takes is a little patience and ablenderor food processor.