Soft Kinder Cookies with Kinder Buttercream Icing

If you’re a cookie lover with a soft spot for Kinder chocolate, this recipe is for you. These Kinder Cookies with Kinder Buttercream Icing are thick, soft, and packed with chunks of creamy Kinder chocolate. Perfectly sweet and indulgent, these cookies are reminiscent of the famous Crumbl-style cookies that you can make at home, right in your kitchen.

Whenever I visit America, I’m always on the hunt for the best cookies as part of my “research” ;) These cookies are inspired by those epic American creations: big, soft, and topped with a luscious Kinder buttercream that takes them to the next level.

Let’s dive in…

Why You’ll Love These Kinder Cookies

• Big and Soft: Each cookie is thick with a soft, gooey center.
• Loaded with Kinder Chocolate: Every bite is filled with creamy Kinder chunks.
• Kinder Buttercream Topping: The icing is rich, creamy, chocolatey, and utterly divine.
• Easy to Make: Simple ingredients and straightforward steps mean anyone can bake these cookies.

Ingredients

For the Cookies:

• 110g unsalted butter, melted and cooled / ½ cup unsalted butter
• 140g granulated sugar / ⅔ cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 215g plain flour / 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
• 15g cornflour / 2 tbsp cornstarch
• ½ tsp bicarbonate of soda / ½ tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp baking powder / ½ tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp salt
• 6 Kinder chocolate bars, cut into chunks / about 4.5 oz Kinder bars

For the Kinder Buttercream Icing:

• 150g unsalted butter, softened / ⅔ cup unsalted butter
• 200g icing sugar / 1 ⅔ cups powdered sugar
• 75g Kinder chocolate, melted and slightly cooled / 2.6 oz Kinder chocolate
• Extra Kinder chocolate for decoration (optional)

Makes 9 large cookies

How to Make Kinder Cookies

1. Prepare the Cookie Dough

• In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter and granulated sugar with a hand/balloon whisk until smooth and combined.
• Add the egg and vanilla extract, whisking until fully incorporated.
• Then add in the flour, cornflour, bicarbonate of soda, baking powder, and salt, and fold them in to form a dough.
• Fold in the Kinder chocolate chunks, ensuring they’re evenly distributed throughout the dough.

2. Shape and Chill the Cookies

• Divide the dough into 9 equal portions (about 65g each) and roll them into balls.
• Place the dough balls on a large baking tray or cookie sheet and chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours. This step helps prevent the cookies from spreading too much during baking.

3. Bake the Cookies

• Preheat your oven to 180°C (160°C fan) / 350°F.
• Bake the cookies for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are just set and the centers are soft. They will firm up as they cool, so don’t overbake!
• Allow the cookies to cool completely on the tray before decorating with buttercream.

4. Make the Kinder Buttercream Icing

• In a large bowl, beat the softened butter until smooth and creamy.
• Gradually add the icing sugar, beating until light and fluffy.
• Mix in the melted and slightly cooled Kinder chocolate until fully incorporated.

5. Decorate the Cookies

• Pipe or spread the Kinder buttercream onto the cooled cookies.
• For an extra touch, decorate with pieces of Kinder chocolate or a drizzle of melted Kinder.

Tips for Perfect Kinder Cookies

• Chill the Dough: Don’t skip the chilling step! It helps keep the cookies thick.
• Kinder Buttercream: Make sure the melted Kinder chocolate is cool before adding it to the buttercream to avoid melting the icing.
• Storage: Store these cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the fridge for up to a week (best eaten at room temperature).

Why These Kinder Cookies Are So Popular

Kinder chocolate’s smooth, creamy flavor pairs perfectly with the soft, buttery cookie dough in this recipe. Topping it off with a Kinder-infused buttercream makes these cookies the ultimate indulgence. They’re perfect for impressing guests or satisfying your own sweet tooth – Once you’ve made these, they’ll become a staple in your cookie repertoire. Just look how many people loved them here on my @fitwafflekitchen Instagram.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I make these cookies smaller?
Yes, but you’ll need to adjust the baking time to around 8-10 minutes for smaller cookies.

Can I freeze the dough?
Absolutely! You can freeze the cookie dough balls. Bake straight from frozen, adding an extra minute or two to the baking time.

Can I use other types of chocolate?
While Kinder chocolate is the star of the show, you can substitute with other chocolates if needed.

Now it’s your turn to whip up a batch of these super delicious Kinder Cookies with Kinder Buttercream Icing. Once you try them, you’ll understand why Kinder chocolate and cookies are a match made in dessert heaven. Enjoy!