Best Nutella Brownies

Chocolate hazelnut spread is the secret ingredient in these decadent brownies! Even Nutella haters are falling in LOVE with this easy Nutella brownie recipe. So simple to make and incredibly delicious!

Course Desserts

Cuisine American

Keyword baking, bars, brownies, chocolate, dessert, hazelnut, Nutella

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 35

Total Time 45

Servings brownies

Calories 321kcal

Author Jesseca

Equipment

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter softened
4 oz bittersweet chocolate
1 cup chocolate hazelnut spread like Nutella
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon espresso powder optional*

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Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a 9 inch pan with parchment or mist with baking spray. Set aside.e
2. Combine the butter and bittersweet chocolate together in a small saucepan. Heat on low, stirring consistently, until the butter and chocolate are melted together. Remove from the heat and allow to cool slightly.
3. Add the chocolate butter mixture to the bowl of an electric mixer. Whisk in the chocolate hazelnut spread and sugar.
4. Mix in the eggs, one at a time, until fully incorporated followed by the vanilla extract.
5. Fold in the flour, salt, and espresso powder until combined.
6. Pour the batter into your prepared pan. Bake 30-40 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Notes

Espresso powder is completely optional, but enhances the chocolate flavor significantly. I highly recommend you do not skip this ingredient.

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