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Nutella Puff Pastry Gingerbread Men
This festive treat combines puff pastry and Nutella, shaped into mini gingerbread men. It’s not only the easiest Christmas treat you can make but it’s also the tastiest, and it takes 15 minutes!
I don’t think there’s anything cuter than these puff pastry gingerbread men! They are filled with a chocolate hazelnut spread and are baked in the oven until flaky and beautifully golden brown. I LOVE making this recipe, it’s a tasty twist on classic gingerbread biscuits but with a whole new taste.
Instead of gingerbread spice, you’re getting a light, buttery and chocolatey flavour but in the same gingerbread man shape. The best part? It’s made with shop-bought puff pastry, making this recipe effortless to make. You only need 2 simple ingredients or 3 if you want to egg wash the pastry.
If you’re a fan of Nutella (who isn’t!), then you’ll probably like my Nutella blondies, this Nutella Christmas tree or these puff pastry Nutella twists as much as this recipe!
Why You’ll Like This Recipe
- The perfect recipe to make with kids
- Keep it plain or decorate for extra fun
- A light chocolatey snack
- It’s so easy to make and ready in just 15 minutes (including prep time)!
The Christmas Treat You Can Make Ahead
There are so many pluses to this recipe besides the taste! If you want to make this recipe ahead of time you can, all you have to do is bake the pastry when you’re ready.
To make ahead: Spread the Nutella over the pastry, fold it in half and cover with cling film before leaving it to chill in the fridge for up to 2 days. You can pre-cut the pastry ahead of time or do this on the day of baking.
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Recipe Ingredients
Below are the few ingredients needed for this recipe:
- Puff Pastry: I used readymade puff pastry that’s pre-rolled in parchment paper. You can make homemade puff pastry from scratch, but make sure it’s rolled out evenly.
- Nutella: A chocolate hazelnut spread; I used the classic Nutella brand though any chocolate hazelnut spread will work.
- Egg: Brush the pastry with a whisked egg to achieve a golden-brown colour once the pastry is baked in the oven.
You’ll need a gingerbread man cookie cutter, the one I used is from this Christmas cookie cutter set, any type of gingerbread man cookie cutter is fine to use. If you’re using larger cookie cutters, it’s best to pile two sheets of pastry together with a Nutella filling in between, instead of folding over one sheet.
How To Make Puff Pastry Gingerbread Men
Below is a step-by-step guide on how to make this puff pastry gingerbread man with Nutella. Full recipe instructions are on the recipe card:
Step One:
Preheat your oven to 200°C (gas mark 6, 180°Fan) and line a baking tray with parchment paper. Unroll the puff pastry sheet and evenly spread Nutella over one half of it.
Step Two:
Fold the pastry over like a book and gently press it down.
Step Three:
Use a gingerbread man cookie cutter to cut-out shapes in the puff pastry sheet and place the cut outs onto a lined baking tray (leaving space between each one).
Step Four:
