These Ferrero Rocher cookies are incredible. The dough is made with Nutella and oats, and each cookie has a whole Ferrero Rocher baked into the centre.
The Ferrero Rocher in all its nutty chocolate glory is surrounded by a perfectly gooey and chewy oat and Nutella cookie.
What's more, these decadent and glittering Ferrero Rocher cookies are decorated with drizzles of white chocolate, shining with gold lustre.
Yet despite their wow factor, these cookies are actually really simple to make!
The kids can get stuck in helping to roll out balls of dough and hiding a Ferrero Rocher inside! After about 15 minutes in the oven, these delightful cookies will be ready for their sparkly white chocolate topping.
Here's how to make them.
Ingredients
- 200 g (⅔ cup) Nutella
- 150 g (1 stick + 3 tbsp) slightly salted butter
- 300 g (1¾ cups) soft light brown sugar
- 2 medium free-range eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp whole milk
- 280 g (3¼ cups) porridge oats
- 220 g (1½ cups) white self raising flour (self rising flour)
- 12 Ferrero Rocher
- 100 g (3.5 oz) white chocolate
- 1 tsp gold metallic lustre
Equipment
- Nonstick baking sheet
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 200C (180C fan).
Put the sugar, butter and Nutella in a large bowl.
Whisk until combined and fluffy.
Add the eggs, milk and vanilla.
Beat until creamy.
Add the flour and oats.
Mix until well combined. It’s easiest to use a silicone spatula for this, so that you can scrape down the sides as you go.
Divide the mix into 12 balls. They’ll weigh about 100g (3.5 oz) each.
Flatten the balls and place a Ferrero Rocher in the centre.
Roll the cookie dough back around the Ferrero Rocher to form a ball again. Place them well-spaced on a baking sheet lined with baking paper. You don't need to flatten them.
Bake for 15 minutes per batch until set and a little cracked.
Allow to cool on the tray for a few minutes to firm up, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Place the white chocolate in a small, microwave-safe bowl.
Microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring between bursts until melted smooth.
Add gold lustre and mix until evenly coloured.
Drizzle the white chocolate in zig zags all over the cookies. You can do this either with a spoon, or by transferring the chocolate to a small piping bag and snipping off the very end.
Leave the chocolate drizzle to set and these cookies will be wowing guests in no time.
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Pointers, tricks and troubleshooting tips for the perfect Ferrero Rocher cookie
Are Ferrero Rocher cookies easy to make?
Yes, these Ferrero Rocher cookies are surprisingly easy to make.
The oaty cookie dough can be made in a single bowl, then you'll divide it into 12 balls before flattening each portion and wrapping them around Ferrero Rocher chocolates. It's fun, quick work.
Once baked, you'll decorate the incredible cookies with a drizzles of melted white chocolate, made luxurious with a hint of gold lustre.
Will I need any special equipment to make Ferrero Rocher cookies?
You should easily be able to find all the equipment you need to make Ferrero Rocher cookies in the average kitchen. You'll need weighing scales to measure everything out, a large mixing bowl and spoon, a baking sheet or two with baking paper, and a wire rack to cool your cookies on.
And electric whisk or stand mixer would be handy if you have one, but isn't essential. The full list of equipment can be found on the recipe card below.
Where can I buy gold lustre?
You can get sometimes find gold lustre in supermarkets in the baking aisle.
Alternatively, you can usually find it in specialist cooking stores, or online.
Try to get the powdered version in a pot, not the spray type as you'll be adding it to melted white chocolate. The spray style wouldn't work as well and has a bit of a tendency to coat the kitchen in golden dust, which is beautiful but tricky to clean up!
If you can't get gold lustre, you could just drizzle the white chocolate without it. Your cookies will still look great.
How can I tell if milk has gone off?
It's fairly easy to tell when milk has gone off because it smells sour and unpleasant. It might also start to separate and form lumps if it has really gone bad.
First of all, check the Use By date on the milk. This should give you a pretty good indication if the milk is still ok to use.
Use By dates indicate whether food is too old to be safe to eat. You'll find a Use By date on things like fresh meat and ready-made salads that have a short shelf life. Foods past their Use By date could make you sick if you eat them, even if they look, smell and taste fine.
Best Before dates are slightly different. They're more of a guide on the quality of the food, so an item may be safe to eat after this date if there are no signs of spoilage, but the texture or flavour could be diminished.
If you milk is in date, the next questions is, has it been stored correctly? Milk should be kept in the fridge at all times. Don't forget you can also freeze milk. Do so as soon as you can after opening the bottle, and remember to leave a bit of airspace in your freezer container as the milk will expand when it freezes. Thaw out in the fridge, and give the milk a good shake before you use it.
If you've got a large 4 or 6 pint bottle of milk, sometimes the neck of the bottle smells sour but the milk inside is still fine. If you're unsure, pour a bit of milk onto a spoon or into a glass so you can give it a smell out of the bottle, and a sip to taste it.
Are Ferrero Rocher cookies suitable for vegetarians?
Yes, this recipe contains no meat, poultry or fish and so is suitable for vegetarians. Take extra care to check all the ingredients, including the decorative elements like the gold lustre to make sure they are definitely suitable for vegetarians.
Are Ferrero Rocher cookies suitable for vegans?
Ferrero Rocher themselves are not suitable for vegans because they contain milk and butter. Nutella also contains milk. And of course, there is milk, butter and eggs in the cookie dough.
If you want to try and make these cookies vegan you will need to make a few swaps for the dough, and also find a different type of chocolate to hide in the centre. I haven't tried making these cookies vegan so let me know how you get on.
For the Nutella, I recommend using a vegan chocolate spread. For the milk, use a plant-based alternative (almond milk could be good to add a nutty flavour). For the dairy butter, you can use a plant-based alternative - avoid those with a high water content.
You will also need to use an egg replacer. When veganising recipes, I usually try one of the following options (each = 1 egg, so multiply as needed for any given recipe).
- 1 tablespoon of crushed chia seeds or flax seeds mixed with 2 tablespoons of water and left for 10 minutes in the fridge.
- 3 tablespoons of aquafaba (the water you get in a tin of chickpeas).
- 3 tablespoons of applesauce (bear in mind this will add sweetness).
You could use vegan truffles or a dark chocolate coated hazelnut instead of the Ferrero Rocher in the centre.
Finally, for the white chocolate decoration, you could use vegan dark chocolate or 1 tablespoon of icing sugar mixed with 1-2 teaspoons of water and the gold lustre.
Are Ferrero Rocher cookies gluten-free?
These cookies are made with wheat-based self-raising flour and Ferrero Rocher themselves are also made with wheat flour, so these cookies are not gluten free.
You could try sourcing gluten-free alternative ingredients. Remember to check the labels on everything you use and let me know if you try it.
Are Ferrero Rocher cookies healthy?
Each cookie contains about 550 calories and is high in sugar and fat so these Ferrero Rocher cookies should be thought of as celebration bake to be enjoyed as a treat in a sensible portion.
Are Ferrero Rocher cookies safe to eat while pregnant?
There is nothing in this recipe that should pose a risk to pregnant people, as long as the cookies are prepared hygienically and the ingredients are in good condition.
A Mummy Too does not offer medical advice, please speak to a health professional if you have any concerns or questions.
What goes well with Ferrero Rocher cookies?
These cookies are pretty substantial! They go perfectly with a good hot cup of tea or coffee, or a glass of cold milk, if you prefer.
Can I make this recipe without egg?
If you need to avoid egg in your diet, you can easily make these Ferrero Rocher cookies egg-free. At the time of writing, Ferrero Rocher themselves don't contain egg so you just need to replace the eggs in the cookie dough mixture.
I haven't tried this recipe egg-free yet but recommend giving one of these options a go (each = 1 egg, so multiply as needed for any given recipe).
- 1 tablespoon of crushed chia seeds or flax seeds mixed with 2 tablespoons of water and left for 10 minutes in the fridge.
- 3 tablespoons of aquafaba (the water you get in a tin of chickpeas).
- 3 tablespoons of applesauce (bear in mind this will add sweetness).
Let me know how you get on.
I haven’t got brown sugar can I use white sugar?
The soft brown sugar in these Ferrero Rocher cookies brings a depth and richness you don't quite get with white sugar. That said, you can certainly use white caster sugar if you don't have any brown sugar and you'll still get a great batch of cookies.
Can I add extra chocolate to this recipe?
These Ferrero Rocher cookies are already packed with chocolatey goodness. You could add a handful of chocolate chips to the cookie dough, but I don't think these cookies really need it.
How should I store Ferrero Rocher cookies?
Once these cookies have cooled and the white chocolate frosting has set, you can simply transfer them into an airtight container or reusable zip lock bag.
They are best kept somewhere out of direct sunlight in a cool spot, so in the pantry or cupboard would be perfect.
How long do Ferrero Rocher cookies keep?
When stored in the cupboard in an airtight container, these cookies will keep for 5-7 days.
Can I leave Ferrero Rocher cookies out on the counter?
You can leave these cookies out for a few hours for serving, but any longer than this and they will go stale. It's best to keep Ferrero Rocher cookies in an airtight container somewhere cool and out of direct sunlight.
Can I make Ferrero Rocher cookies ahead?
If you're pressed for time, you could make these Ferrero Rocher cookies the day before, cool them and pop them into an airtight container ready to decorate the next day.
The cookie dough can also be made ahead, and either kept in the fridge well wrapped for a couple of days, or in the freezer for up to a month.
If you do freeze the cookie dough, you'll need to thaw it out in the refrigerator overnight, and then let the dough sit at room temperature for 15-30 minute until pliable enough to shape around the Ferrero Rocher.
Can I keep Ferrero Rocher cookies in the refrigerator?
You can, but it's best to keep them out just in the pantry or in a cupboard. If you put them in the fridge the praline in the middle of the Ferrero Rocher will become solid, so not as enjoyable to eat.
If you have a very warm kitchen and need keep them in the fridge, I recommend allowing them to come up to room temp before serving.
Can I make Ferrero Rocher cookies in a different quantity?
If you want to make more or fewer of these Ferrero Rocher cookies then all you need to do is head down to the recipe card below.
You'll find the number of servings is set to 12 cookies. To change the amounts, simply click on the number of servings and a little slider will pop up that you can move up or down to get the number of cookies you want to make. All the ingredients will update automatically so you're ready to go.
Can I make Ferrero Rocher cookies in individual portions?
These cookies are already in individual portions, though they do come out quite big so if you like, you could cut them in half or even quarters for serving.
If you would like to make mini cookies you could try smashing up the Ferrero Rocher to mix into the cookie dough rather than have a surprise centre. This might get a bit messy because of the soft praline centres.
In a bowl, put your unwrapped Ferrero Rocher, and give them a gentle bash with the end of a rolling pin. Scrap this into the cookie dough and mix well.
You could also use smaller amounts of cookies dough to surround chocolate covered hazelnuts to make slightly smaller cookies. I haven't tested all of these variations so let me know if you create your own.
Can I make Ferrero Rocher cookies in a stand mixer such as a KitchenAid or Kenwood Mixer?
Yes, you can make the cookie dough in a stand mixer.
I recommend using the paddle attachment rather than the balloon whisk as the dough is quite thick and would get stuck in the whisk.
Start by beating the sugar, butter and Nutella together at high speed until fluffy. Next, add the eggs, milk and vanilla extract and beat again until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Once you add the oats and flour, you will need to use a much slower speed and mix in short bursts so that you don't overwork the dough.
You may need to stop and scrap the sides of the bowl down at each stage of the recipe to make sure everything is well mixed.
How can I make sure these Ferrero Rocher cookies are perfectly cooked?
The cookies are ready to come out of the oven when the dough has spread and fully set. The tops will look crisp and cracked.
Once they're in the oven, these cookies take about 15 minutes to bake. You might need to bake your cookies in a few batches as they are very large and so need quite a bit of space on the baking sheet.
When you take them out of the oven, they will be fragile. Let them sit on the baking sheet for a few minutes to firm up and then you can use a spatula to transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Why did my Ferrero Rocher cookies turn out dry and burnt?
Perhaps the cookies were in the oven too long. Make sure to set a timer when you put the cookies in so you can check on them and put the next batch in when they are ready.
The oven may have been too hot, if this is the case the cookies will melt and spread out across the tray and then dry out, and eventually burn.
Check your oven temperature is correct, the dial on some cookers isn't an accurate representation of the actual temperature. If you find bakes burn often try setting the oven 10-20C lower than the recipe advises next time.
These cookies once cooled and the decoration set need to be stored in an airtight container, if they are just left out on the side they will dry out and go stale.
Why did my Ferrero Rocher cookies turn out wet and undercooked?
Undercooked cookies usually occur because the oven wasn't hot enough and/or the cookies didn't have long enough in the oven.
Make sure to preheat the oven whenever you're baking. Some ovens take up to 15 minutes to get up to temperature, so if your oven isn't hot when the cookies go in, they never get a chance to cook at the recommended temperature!
It's also a good idea to set a timer when your cookies go into the oven. If, after the 15 minutes, they don't look done, put them back in for a few more minutes and keep a close eye on them.
Why didn’t my Ferrero Rocher cookies rise?
These cookies aren't meant to rise much, but they should hold a nice, chunky shape.
Oven temperature can affect the rise. Too hot and the cookies will melt and spread quickly and unevenly. Too cold and the dough won't melt enough and you'll end up with cookie boulders.
Alternatively, the raising agents in your bake might be the problem. In this recipe, we're using self-raising flour rather than adding raising agents like baking powder or bicarbonate of soda. Self-raising flour has those raising agents added in production, though over time they can lose their power.
If your bag of flour has been at the back of the cupboard for a long while, it may not be as effective as a fresh bag. Fear not, there's no need to throw your flour out, just add 1-2 teaspoons of baking powder per 225g of flour, depending on if you think it's lost a little or all of its effectiveness.
How do I get the white chocolate to drizzle evenly on top?
Get your white chocolate topping ready whilst the cookies are cooling.
Heat the chocolate in short bursts in the microwave, stirring after each 30-second blast to avoid burning the chocolate. I usually stop heating when they are still quite a few chunks of unmelted chocolate as they will melt in the residual heat of the bowl.
Once your chocolate is fully melted, add the gold lustre and mix well so that you have an even, glistening mix.
It's best to drizzle the white chocolate once the cookies are cooled, otherwise you'll be waiting a long time for the drizzle to set. I like to put the cookies on a wire rack with a tray or baking paper underneath to make the clean up a bit easier.
To apply your chocolate to the cookies, either drizzle it off a teaspoon from a height or for a more precise look, you can use a small piping bag.
To use the spoon method, scoop a small amount of sparkly chocolate onto the teaspoon and do a sort of drizzly flick off the back of the spoon, over the top of the cookies, layering up a few lines horizontally and vertically. Don't worry if your lines aren't straight - think of your cookies as your edible homage to Jackson Pollock.
To use a piping bag, only snip a very tiny corner off the very end of the bag as the chocolate will flow fast. This will help ensure you get delicate lines rather than thick blobs.
Since a piping bag lends a bit more control, you can get as creative as you like. Why not do spirals or squiggles? Or how about doing a combination of white chocolate and dark chocolate lines?
How can I add/change the flavours in these cookies?
There are a few different elements you can change and play with to adapt the flavours of this recipe.
Instead of Nutella, you could use a salted caramel chocolate spread or a peanut butter and Nutella combination. This will have the biggest impact on the flavour of the cookies as it's an integral part of the dough.
Ferrero Rochers come in dark and white chocolate too so you could play around and make different flavours to compliment this.
What is the origin of this recipe?
Ferrero Rocher is an Italian chocolate with a crisp shell and delicate praline middle, all surrounding a hazelnut surprise in the centre. These cookies add another layer to the surprise by concealing the Ferrero Rocher inside!
Cookies are an American classic and this cookie dough is rich and indulgent. The Nutella brings loads of chocolatey nutty flavour to the oat mix, which creates the perfect soft, chunky and chewy cookie with a crisp shell.
Where does the name Ferrero Rocher come from?
Ferrero Rocher chocolates were first released in the early 1980s by Italian chocolatier Ferrero. The chocolates are said to be named after a grotto in the Roman Catholic shrine in the French market town of Lourdes, called Rocher de Massabielle.
In French, rocher means rock or boulder, which makes sense when you think about the look of a classic Ferrero Rocher!
Print this Ferrero Rocher cookie recipe
Ferrero Rocher Cookies
Ingredients
- 200 g (⅔ cup) Nutella
- 150 g (1 stick + 3 tbsp) slightly salted butter
- 300 g (1¾ cups) soft light brown sugar
- 2 medium free-range eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp whole milk
- 280 g (3¼ cups) porridge oats
- 220 g (1½ cups) white self raising flour (self rising flour)
- 12 Ferrero Rocher
- 100 g (3.5 oz) white chocolate
- 1 tsp gold metallic lustre
Instructions
- Put the sugar, butter and Nutella in a large bowl. Whisk until combined and fluffy.
- Add the eggs, milk and vanilla and beat until creamy.
- Add the flour and oats. Mix until well combined. It’s easiest to use a silicone spatula for this, so that you can scrape down the sides as you go.
- Divide the mix into 12 balls. They’ll weigh about 100g (3.5 oz) each.
- Flatten the balls and place a Ferrero Rocher in the centre. Roll the cookie dough back around the Ferrero Rocher to form a ball again. Place them well-spaced on a baking sheet lined with baking paper. You don't need to flatten them.
- Bake for 15 minutes per batch until set and a little cracked.
- Allow to cool on the tray for a few minutes to firm up, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Place the white chocolate in a small, microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring between bursts until melted smooth.
- Add gold lustre and mix until evenly coloured.
- Drizzle the white chocolate in zig zags all over the cookies. You can do this either with a spoon, or by transferring the chocolate to a small piping bag and snipping off the very end.
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Chloe says
Hi, have you tried using crushed fererro rocher in these instead of a whole one?
Emily Leary says
No. It should work, but the Ferrero Rocher will get a bit lost in the dough.