How to Make Soft Kinder Cookies: Step-by-Step Instructions

Let’s get baking! Follow these steps to create your Soft Kinder Cookies. The process is fun and straightforward, and I’ll guide you every step of the way.

1. Preheat and Prep: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats. This ensures your cookies won’t stick and makes cleanup a breeze.

2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set this aside while you work on the wet ingredients.

3. Cream the Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. This step is key for that soft, airy texture, so don’t rush it!

4. Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined. The mixture should look smooth and creamy, with a warm, golden hue.

5. Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix—this keeps the cookies tender.

6. Fold in the Good Stuff: Gently fold in the chopped Kinder bars and milk chocolate chips (if using) with a spatula. The Kinder pieces should be bite-sized, creating little pockets of gooey goodness in every cookie.

7. Scoop and Shape: Use a cookie scoop to portion out 2-tbsp balls of dough. Place them on the prepared baking sheets, about 2 inches apart. For extra pretty cookies, press a few Kinder pieces or chocolate chips on top of each dough ball.

8. Bake to Perfection: Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden but the centers still look soft. They’ll continue to set as they cool, so don’t overbake!

9. Cool and Enjoy: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack. The warm, melty centers are divine, but they’re just as delicious once cooled.