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Stacked square slices of rich chocolate dessert on a rustic plate.

Nutella Brownies

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
These Nutella Brownies are rich, fudgy, and loaded with semisweet chocolate and swirls of Nutella. Perfectly chewy with a soft, gooey center.
9 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 cup 226g unsalted butter
  • cups 255g semisweet chocolate chips, divided
  • ¾ cup 180g Nutella hazelnut spread, divided
  • 1 cup 200g packed brown sugar
  • ½ cup 100g granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup 120g all-purpose flour
  • cup 35g unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • Flaky sea salt for garnish (optional)

Instructions
 

Preheat the Oven and Prepare the Pan

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8-inch (20 cm) square baking pan with parchment paper, allowing excess to hang over the sides for easy removal.

Melt the Butter and Chocolate

  1. In a large heatproof bowl, melt the butter in the microwave in 20-second intervals. Add 1 cup (170g) of the chocolate chips and stir until smooth and fully melted. Microwave in additional short bursts if needed. Once melted, stir in ½ cup (120g) of Nutella until fully combined. Set aside to cool slightly.

Whisk the Eggs and Sugars

  1. In a separate large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the eggs, egg yolks, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together on medium speed for approximately 4 to 5 minutes, or until the mixture is pale and thick.

Combine Wet Ingredients

  1. Reduce the mixer speed to low. Add the vanilla extract, followed by the slightly cooled chocolate mixture. Mix just until combined.

Incorporate Dry Ingredients

  1. Add the flour, cocoa powder, salt, and the remaining ½ cup (85g) of chocolate chips. Using a spatula or wooden spoon, gently fold the mixture together until no streaks of flour remain. Do not overmix.

Assemble the Batter

  1. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top evenly. Drop spoonfuls of the remaining ¼ cup (60g) Nutella over the surface and use a butter knife to gently swirl it into the batter to create a marbled pattern. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt if desired.

Bake the Brownies

  1. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Avoid overbaking to ensure a fudgy texture.

Cool and Serve

  1. Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan. Once cooled, use the parchment overhang to lift them out. Slice into squares and serve.

Notes

To make these Nutella Brownies gluten-free, substitute the all-purpose flour with a certified gluten-free 1:1 baking flour blend. Ensure the remaining ingredients, particularly the Nutella and chocolate chips, are labeled gluten-free and processed in a gluten-free facility to avoid cross-contamination. The texture may be slightly softer, but the flavor and richness will remain the same.
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