Nutella Brownies

These Nutella brownies are super fudgy chocolate brownies. They have Nutella both in the batter and swirled on top. The Nutella flavor is strong, but balanced with the chocolate. This chocolate hazelnut goodness is simple to make and will be your new favorite dessert.

These Nutella brownies are the best Nutella brownies because they have the perfect flavor and texture. The only better than from-scratch brownies is adding that chocolate hazelnut flavor. This Nutella brownies recipe perfect for both the chocolate lovers and Nutella fans in your life.

For more Nutella recipes try, Nutella Muffins, Nutella Rolls, and Nutella Ice Cream.

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• Why This Nutella Brownie Recipe Works
• Ingredient Notes for Nutella Brownies
• Ingredient Substitutions
• Step By Step Instructions
• Expert Baking Tips
• FAQ
• Recipe Variation
• Special Tools
• Storing and Freezing
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Why This Nutella Brownie Recipe Works

• Nutella flavor- The Nutella flavor is, of course, what makes these chocolate brownies special. The flavor is strong, but does not overwhelm the chocolate flavor either in this Nutella brownie recipe.
• Fudgy texture- These chewy brownies have that perfect fudgy texture that makes for the best brownies.
• Easy brownie recipe- These easy brownies are simple to make. There are only a few simple steps to making these homemade brownies!

Ingredient Notes for Nutella Brownies

Here are some notes on the ingredients. For a full list of ingredients, check out the recipe card below.

• Large Eggs- Pull these out 2 hours before baking to get to room temperature.
• Oil- Use canola oil or vegetable oil.
• Unsalted Butter- Melt butter before you need it so it has time to cool down before using it.
• Powdered sugar- For best results, be sure to sift this as clumps can cause gritty texture.
• Unsweetened cocoa powder- I strongly recommend dutch process cocoa powder for a more rich chocolate flavor. This is the one I used.
• Nutella- If you use another chocolate hazelnut spread just make sure it has a similar texture to Nutella.

Ingredient Substitutions

• Dairy free- You can use your favorite dairy free options for this recipe!
• Gluten free- I haven't tested this gluten free. Let me know if you do.

Step By Step Instructions

Here is how to make and bake these fudgy Nutella brownies

STEP 1: Prep. Preheat the oven to 325°F. Then, a 9X9 inch square pan with baking spray. Line the pan with parchment paper along the bottom and coming up 2 sides. Finally, spray it one more time.

STEP 2: Dry ingredients. In a medium bowl, sift together the all purpose flour, cornstarch, and salt.

STEP 3: Beat sugar and eggs. In the bowl of a stand mixer with whisk attachment, beat the white sugar, powdered sugar, eggs, and egg yolk together on high speed for 5 minutes.

STEP 4: Wet ingredients and combine. Add the melted butter, oil, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture. Mix it in on low speed. Then, add in the flour mixture and mix them in on low speed until it is all combined.

STEP 5: Add Nutella. Take the batter off of the mixer and use a rubber spatula to scrape the sides and mix it in. Then, add the Nutella and mix it in.

STEP 6: Pour. Spread and smooth batter in an even layer in the prepared pan. Next, heat the Nutella in the microwave for 30 seconds. Use a 1 teaspoon scoop to place the Nutella over the batter. Then, swirl the Nutella lumps into the Nutella brownie batter with a butter knife.

STEP 7: Bake. Bake the brownie tray for 40-50 minutes bake time. They brownies are done when a toothpick inserted into the middle of the brownies comes out with moist crumbs.

STEP 8: Cool. Place the baking pan on a wire rack and let them cool completely.

Expert Baking Tips

• To make brownie recipes more fudgy you include more egg yolk and cornstarch.
• The extra egg yolk adds more fats to the recipe which helps give that moist and soft texture compared to the tougher, more cakey texture from the gluten in the flour.
• The cornstarch helps by breaking down the gluten strands from the flour as well leading to a more fudgy brownie.
• When doing the toothpick test make sure that there is not wet batter. If there is you need to bake them for a few more minutes. There should be moist crumbs, but no batter.

FAQ

Recipe Variation

• If you want extra Nutella flavor, you top with a Nutella icing of just melted Nutella.

Special Tools

• 9X9 pan: I use metal square pans for baking. I don't recommend glass pans.
• Parchment paper: I use premade sheets of parchment paper vs the roll of parchment paper. It makes baking a lot easier!
• Baking spray: I use the nonstick spray that has flour in it.
• Offset spatula: I use this to easily spread the frosting or fillings.

Storing and Freezing

Store these Nutella brownies in an airtight container like a cake carrier. Store in the fridge up to 5 days.

Freezing

You can freeze the Nutella brownies in individual brownie slices. Place in an airtight container and freeze up to 30 days.

Other Brownie Recipes To Try

Try These Nutella Recipes

• Nutella rolls
• Nutella muffins
• Nutella cupcakes
• Nutella cheesecake
• Nutella cookies

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