Nutella Stuffed Skillet Cookie

The Nutella Stuffed Skillet Cookie is the mother of all deep-dish cookies. The Holy Grail. The kind of dessert even Beyoncé might hesitate to tackle. Imagine a churro-flavoured cookie pie with a molten river of Nutella running through the centre, baked until the edges turn golden and the top sparkles with cinnamon sugar.

This isn’t just any cookie skillet. It’s a Nutella stuffed cookie pie recipe that brings together two comfort-food icons in one pan and does it with Café Delites flair. You get the crisp, sugary churro exterior, the soft skillet cookie texture, and that warm Nutella sauce waiting underneath. Original, indulgent and absolutely worth grabbing a spoon for.

What Makes This Recipe So Good

This Nutella Stuffed Skillet Cookie works because it builds contrast on purpose. You get a churro inspired crust that crisps up under cinnamon sugar, a soft skillet cookie middle that stays tender thanks to brown sugar, and a warm Nutella layer that melts into every bite.

There is also something special about the way this nutella skillet cookie bakes in layers. Instead of mixing the Nutella into the dough, you melt and divide it so the centre becomes molten while the top stays structured. That simple technique gives it a richer flavour and a more dramatic presentation than most skillet cookie versions.

What Goes Into This Nutella Stuffed Skillet Cookies

Here are the key players that make this skillet cookie unforgettable:

• Light Butter: Softened butter gives the cookie its tender crumb and helps create those slightly crisp, golden edges that mimic churro texture when paired with cinnamon sugar.
• Brown Sugar: Muscovado or light brown sugar brings moisture and depth, giving the cookie a caramel-like flavour that stays soft even after baking.
• Nutella: Warm, melted Nutella becomes both the filling and the finishing swirl. It creates that signature lava centre that sets this nutella stuffed cookie pie recipe apart from any other skillet cookie.
• Cinnamon Sugar: Sprinkled over the top before baking, this simple mix recreates the churro experience by forming a sweet, fragrant crust above the gooey cookie base.

Note: Please see recipe card at the bottom for a full list of ingredients with measurements.

How To Make Nutella Stuffed Skillet Cookie

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1. Preheat The Oven: Heat oven to 175C | 350F, line a 9 inch cast iron skillet or pie dish with parchment paper and set it aside ready for the dough.

2. Cream The Wet Ingredients: Whisk the butter, brown sugar, sweetener and vanilla until light and creamy, then add the egg and whisk again until fully combined.

Turn your Nutella Stuffed Skillet Cookie into a full dessert moment by pairing it with treats that contrast its warm, churro crisp edges and molten centre. Maple Grilled Peaches and Almond Cookie Crumb add a bright, smoky sweetness that cuts through the richness, while the soft fruit brings a refreshing balance to every bite.

For something playful, try Instant Blueberry Frozen Yogurt, which brings a cool, tangy lift that balances the deep Nutella filling without feeling heavy. Or lean into dramatic flavours with Creamy Kahlua Raspberry Cheesecake Parfaits, where the tart berries and subtle coffee notes complement the cookie’s gooey centre beautifully. These three together create a dessert spread that feels fun, elevated and completely unforgettable.

Tips For Making Nutella Stuffed Skillet Cookie

• Melt the Nutella just until it loosens up. If it gets too hot, it turns runny and disappears into the dough. I like to stop heating the moment it slides off the spoon in a slow ribbon.
• When spreading the cookie dough into the skillet, lightly dampen your fingertips. It keeps the dough from sticking and makes smoothing the top layer so much easier.
• If you prefer a gooier centre, pull the skillet out a couple of minutes earlier. I always start checking at the twenty five minute mark because this cookie goes from molten to set surprisingly fast.
• Let it cool for ten minutes, even if you’re impatient like me. It helps the layers settle so the Nutella stays in the centre instead of rushing out the moment you dig in.

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