Easy Kinder Cookies

Name: Easy Kinder Cookies
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 22 min
Ingredients: 150 g Butter, softened at room temperature ((⅔ cup)); 130 g Caster sugar ((⅝ cups)); 100 g Soft light brown sugar ((½ cup)); 1 Teaspoon Vanilla extract; 1 Medium Egg; 250 g Self-raising flour ((2 cups)); 150 g Kinder chocolate, broken into segments ((12 small bars/5oz)); 30 g Milk chocoalte chips ((1oz)); 30 g White chocolate chips ((1oz)); 2 Sticks Kinder Bueno, chopped into small chunks; 6-12 Kinder Hippos ((optional))

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These Kinder cookies are soft and chewy, packed full of chocolate chips and Kinder Bueno pieces. They're super easy to make and sure to impress even the fussiest of eaters!

kinder cookies with kinder hippo and chocolate pieces on top

Calling all Kinder fans, this recipe is for you! If you love all things chocolate hazelnut then you're going to love these Kinder cookies.

I got the idea for this recipe recently when I made my Kinder Bueno fudge, and I'm happy to report that it went exactly as planned. They're some of the best cookies I've ever made and I have baked A LOT of cookies in my time! I hope you enjoy them.

Ingredients

Here's everything you'll need to make these Kinder Bueno cookies...

Butter: Cubed, softened butter will work best for this recipe. There's more sugar than butter in this recipe which means it can be a little tricky to mix in, so make things easier for yourself by using softened butter. You can soften your butter by letting it sit out at room temperature for 60 minutes before using it.
Caster sugar: Caster sugar is also known as superfine sugar. You can use granulated white sugar if you prefer but caster sugar will give the cookies the best texture.
Brown sugar: I recommend using soft, light brown sugar for a nice, chewy centre and subtle caramel flavour.
Vanilla extract: Just a teaspoon!
Egg: This acts as a binder in the recipe. If you can't have eggs or prefer not to use them, you can use a 'flax egg' instead. To make a flax egg, mix 1 tablespoon of ground flaxseeds and 3 tablespoons of cold water together. Leave it to sit for 5 minutes or so until thick and gloopy then add it to the bowl when the recipe calls for the egg.
Self-raising flour: I started using self-raising flour in my cookies a few years ago and it's a total game-changer! It helps to create soft, chewy, slightly fluffy cookies without having to add baking powder and/or baking soda separately.
Kinder chocolate: These mini chocolate bars are key to the delicious texture and flavour of these cookies. I just broke the bars into segments but you can cut them up into smaller pieces if you prefer.
Chocolate chips: I used a mixture of white and milk chocolate chips in addition to the Kinder chocolate. Feel free to use one kind only or omit them completely.
Kinder Bueno: I chopped some Kinder Bueno bars and added them on top of the cookies. I also added a couple of Kinder Hippos and thought they looked super cute! Make sure to add them after the cookies are done baking because they'll burn in the oven.

hand holding a single kinder bueno cookie

Equipment

Mixing bowl: A large one, to mix everything together.
Electric whisk or stand mixer: As I mentioned above, mixing the butter with the sugars can be a little difficult because it makes quite a thick paste. An electric whisk or stand mixer can make this step easier for you.
Wooden spoon: To mix your dough together. A sturdy wooden spoon is the best tool for this job as it's quite a stiff mixutre.
Baking trays: Kinder Bueno cookies spread quite a lot so I recommend only putting 4-5 cookies on a baking tray at one time. If you only have one tray, you'll need to wait until your cookies have cooled down and firmed up before baking your next batch.
Baking or parchment paper: To stop the cookies from sticking to the trays.

How to make Kinder Cookies

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 180°C (or 160°C if you're using a fan oven). Line two large baking trays with baking paper.

Step 2: Add 150g of softened butter to a large mixing bowl along with 130g of caster sugar and 100g of soft light brown sugar. Use an electric whisk or stand mixer to mix it together into a thick paste.

Step 3: Next, add 1 egg and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Give it another mix until smooth.

butter sugar and egg mixed together in a bowl

Step 4: Now add 250g of self-raising flour to the bowl. Mix it in with a wooden spoon and when it's starting to come together, use your hands to press it into a ball of dough. If your cookie dough is too wet or sticky, you can add a bit more self-raising flour. If it's dry or crumbly, add a small splash of milk to help it stick together.

Step 5: Break 12 Kinder milk chocolate bars into segments (150g total) then add them to the bowl along with 30g of milk chocolate chips and 30g of white chocolate chips. Gently knead them into the dough using your hands.

Step 6: Divide the dough into 12 equal-sized pieces (I recommend using a scale for accuracy). Roll each piece into a ball.

Step 7: Place the cookie balls onto your lined baking trays. You can add extra Kinder chocolate pieces and chocolate chips on top if desired.

Step 8: Bake for 11-12 minutes until the cookies are JUST turning golden brown at the edges. They will look underbaked in the middle at first but resist the urge to bake them for any longer than this! Cookies continue baking for a few minutes once removed from the oven, becoming firm and chewy as they cool down.

Step 9: While the cookies are still warm and gooey in the middle, top them with chopped Kinder Bueno pieces and/or Kinder Hippos. They will stick nicely once the cookies have cooled down.

placing chocolate pieces on top after baking

Step 9: Leave your Kinder Bueno cookies on the baking tray until completely cold. Then gently peel them off the baking paper and enjoy!

Top tips

Use a stand mixer or electric whisk to mix the butter and sugar together. It can be quite an arm workout if you try to do it manually!
The cookies will look underbaked when they first come out of the oven but do not keep baking them unless you want hard and crispy cookies! They'll continue to bake for a few more minutes once you take them out of the oven.
Add the Kinder Bueno pieces and Kinder Hippos to the top of the cookies while the dough is still warm and squishy, which will help them to stick on as the cookies cool. Don't put them on before baking because they will burn.

kinder cookies on white worktop with and Hippo and Bueno chocolate on top

FAQs

How long do Kinder cookies last?

You can keep them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

Can they be frozen?

Yes, these freeze well. Pop them into airtight containers and freeze for up to 1 month. Alternatively, you can freeze them on a baking tray until they're solid then pop them into freezer bags. When you're ready to defrost them, transfer them to a plate or wire rack and let them sit at room temperature for an hour or so. Do not refreeze.

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I hope you like my Kinder cookies. If you try them at home, please let me know what you think by leaving a comment and rating below. Enjoy!