Description
Indulge in the rich, fudgy goodness of these Best Chocolate Nutella Brownies, featuring a luscious blend of Nutella with cocoa and chocolate chips, topped with optional crunchy hazelnuts. Perfectly moist and decadently chocolaty, these brownies make a delightful treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup brown sugar (packed)
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup Nutella (plus extra for swirling)
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Add-ins
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup chopped hazelnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper and lightly grease it to prevent sticking.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Add Eggs and Flavoring: Add the eggs one at a time, beating thoroughly after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract followed by the Nutella until the batter is uniform and glossy.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, and salt to ensure there are no lumps.
- Incorporate Dry into Wet: Gradually add the sifted dry ingredients to the wet mixture, gently folding them in until just combined to avoid overmixing.
- Add Chocolate Chips and Nuts: Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips and optional chopped hazelnuts evenly throughout the batter.
- Pour and Swirl: Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly. Warm a few extra spoonfuls of Nutella slightly and swirl it over the top of the batter using a knife or skewer to create a marbled effect.
- Bake: Bake the brownies for 30–35 minutes, or until the center is just set. A toothpick inserted should come out with a few moist crumbs for the perfect fudgy texture.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan before slicing into 16 squares. Enjoy your decadent homemade Nutella brownies!
Notes
- For extra fudgy brownies, slightly underbake them and chill for an hour before cutting.
- You can omit the hazelnuts or replace them with walnuts or pecans based on preference or allergy concerns.
- These brownies freeze well for up to 2 months; wrap tightly to preserve freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
