1-Preheat oven and prepare baking sheet: Getting started with high altitude chocolate chip Nutella cookies begins with preheating your oven to 350°F and positioning the rack in the center for even baking. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to keep things simple and prevent sticking. This recipe is designed for high altitudes like 5,280 feet, so follow these steps to achieve that ideal soft center and set edges.

2-Mix spread, egg, and salt: In a bowl, mix the 1 cup chocolate hazelnut spread, 1 large egg, and 1/8 teaspoon coarse Kosher salt until fully combined. This creates a smooth base that holds the recipe together.

3-Add flour and chocolate chips: Once mixed, add the 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour and 1/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips to form the dough, which might feel slightly crumbly but will hold when squeezed.

4-Scoop and bake dough: Scoop the dough into 9 balls and space them apart on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 13 to 15 minutes until the edges are set but the centers remain soft, keeping in mind high altitude effects. For a thinner cookie, flatten the dough balls before baking.

5-Cool and decorate: After baking, cool the cookies on the baking sheet before moving them to a rack, and decorate the tops with extra chocolate chips while still hot for a nice finish.