Rainy Day Nutella Cookies

  It is a rare day when I am free of any commitments like work, gardening, house cleaning, social engagements etc. But today happens to be one of those lovely days. And it has also been rather rainy as well. In my world, the rain helps prevent outdoor distractions. Not that I don't live for distractions, believe me I do. But sometimes I need a day to breathe and maybe just do whatever I  choose...like catch up on Dr Who (I am hopelessly behind), bake bread and make cookies.
  The cookies came about in an attempt to use some Nutella from ONE (there are two!) of the ginormous Costco jars.  Not that I won't make my way through them both, because believe me I will. It's more of an attempt to thwart the inevitability of passing out with Nutella spoon in hand and a chocolate smeared face. Dare to dream!
  These cookies are delicious and super easy. In fact there are only five ingredients. And friends, the dough is made in one bowl. If you dig a yummy cookie that is easy and requires little clean up this is totally for you.

Begin with two cups of Nutella.

Add one cup of flour.

Add two eggs.

Add 2 tsp of baking powder.

Add 1 tsp vanilla extract.

Mix to combine.

Roll each bit of dough into balls about 1/2 inch or a bit less. 

Bake for about 9 minutes. The cookies are delicate just out of the oven. Let
them rest for a bit on the cookie sheet then move them to a wire rack to
cool completely.

Ingredients:

2 cups Nutella

1 cup AP flour

2 eggs

2 tsp baking powder

1 tsp vanilla extract

To Make:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

In a large bowl mix together all five ingredients. Stir until well combined. Using your hands (gotta get a little dirty every now and then) roll the dough into 1/2 inch balls and place on cookie sheets. Bake at 350 for approximately  9 minutes. Let the cookies rest on the cookie sheet for a bit then move them to a wire rack to cool completely. Makes about 3 dozen cookies....give or take a few.

Note: It is also tasty to sprinkle these with sea salt. If this is your thing, do this right after you have taken the cookies out of the oven.

Now, eat and enjoy!!