These Nutella Brownies have the ideal chewy brownie texture and rich, chocolaty flavor. With only two tablespoons of cocoa powder, the chocolate taste comes from a hefty amount of Nutella. This easy brownie recipe is small-batch, uses eight ingredients, and is DELICIOUS!
Chocolate hazelnut spread is simply addictive. We love slathering it on toast, tucking it away inside crepes, and eating it by the spoonful. But have you tried it in brownies? It's amazing!
The sweetened chocolate hazelnut spread was made for brownies. Nutella is the primary source of chocolate flavor within this brownie recipe. Swirling it into the top of the batter only adds to the experience. These brownies are even better the next day!
This Nutella brownie recipe is one that you NEED to try. Use any extra chocolate hazelnut spread to make a batch of Chocolate Hazelnut Granola!
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Nutella Brownies
Brownies made with Nutella sound like an indulgent dream - but no, this is reality. The delectable hazelnut spread swirls into the brownies for an irresistible flavor. With very little flour and leavening via eggs, these Nutella brownies are chewy and delightfully chocolaty. Ready in a little over thirty minutes, this recipe is easy and made from scratch.
Ingredients
- Unsalted Butter (melted)
- Granulated Sugar
- Eggs (room temperature)
- Pure Vanilla Extract
- Nutella - Generic brands work too!
- Salt
- All-Purpose Flour - This brownie recipe calls for very little flour, only a ⅔ cup, to be exact. The less flour there is, the chewier and fudgier the brownies will be.
- Cocoa Powder - The cocoa powder adds a little extra oomph of chocolate flavor that compliments the chocolate hazelnut spread.
See the recipe card for ingredient quantities.
Instructions
STEP 1 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and line an 8-by-8-in baking pan with parchment paper.
STEP 2 - In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients.
STEP 3 - In a large bowl, whisk the melted butter and sugar together for about 1 to 2 minutes until incorporated.
STEP 4 - Add the eggs and vanilla extract, and whisk for 2 minutes until light in color. Carefully whisk in the ¾ cup of Nutella (we want to keep the whipped egg mixture intact).
STEP 5 - Finally, gently fold the dry ingredients into the Nutella-egg mixture. Transfer the batter to the prepared pan and smooth it into an even layer.
STEP 6 - Drop spoonfuls of the remaining Nutella on the surface of the brownie batter. (It doesn't need to be perfect.) Using a knife, swirl the Nutella into the batter.
STEP 7 - Bake for about 20-25 minutes until set. Allow the brownies to cool before cutting them into slices.
Ingredient Substitutions
- Granulated Sugar - Light or Dark Brown Sugar (packed)
Storage
Transfer cooled brownies to an airtight container. Store them at room temperature for up to 4 days. For a longer shelf-life, store them in the refrigerator.
Can you freeze Nutella brownies? Transfer cooled brownies to an airtight container or zip-top bag - freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw the brownies entirely before eating.
Variations
These easy Nutella brownies are delightful as they are, but there are a few additional ingredients that would amp up this recipe even more.
- Sprinkle the Nutella swirled batter with coarse sea salt before baking.
- Fold chocolate chips or chopped {roasted} hazelnuts into the batter.
Other Yummy Brownie Recipes
- Rocky Road Brownies
- Fudgy Brownies with Peanut Butter Frosting
- Almond Joy Brownies
- Fudgy Double Chocolate Brownies with Walnuts
- How to Make Box Brownies Better
Expert Tips
- Use room-temperature eggs for the best incorporation into the batter.
- Similar to peanut butter in consistency, the chocolate hazelnut spread tends to stick to EVERYTHING. Grease the measuring cup you use for the Nutella for less mess and easy extraction.
- Grease and line the baking pan before adding the brownie batter to prevent sticking.
- Cocoa powder has the predisposition to clump up. Sift the cocoa powder {along with the flour} before adding it in with the rest of the ingredients to avoid clumps in the batter. The easiest way is to use a fine sieve or mesh strainer and a sheet of parchment paper. Sift the dry ingredients directly over the sheet of parchment paper. Then, fold the parchment paper to transfer the sifted ingredients into the batter.
Frequently Asked Questions
Nutella is a chocolate hazelnut spread derived from sugar, palm oil, cocoa powder, and hazelnuts.
Yes, you can swap the unsalted butter for salted butter in this recipe. Salted butter will affect the overall saltiness in the final taste, so cut the salt by half.
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📖 Recipe
Nutella Brownies
Equipment
Ingredients
- ⅔ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder sifted
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 1½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup Nutella divided into ¾ cup and ¼ cup
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and line an 8-by-8-in baking pan with parchment paper.
- Whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, and salt in a medium-sized bowl.
- Whisk the melted butter and sugar together in a large bowl until incorporated. (Whisk well for 1-2 minutes.)
- Add the eggs and vanilla extract, and whisk for 2 minutes until light in color. Carefully whisk in the ¾ cup of Nutella (we do not want to deflate the whipped egg mixture).
- Finally, gently fold the dry ingredients into the Nutella-egg mixture. Transfer the batter to the prepared pan and smooth it into an even layer.
- Drop spoonfuls of the remaining Nutella on the surface of the brownie batter. Using a knife, swirl the Nutella into the batter.
- Bake for about 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the brownies to cool before cutting them into slices.
Notes
- Sift the cocoa powder {along with the flour} before adding it in with the rest of the ingredients to avoid clumps in the batter.
- Sprinkle the Nutella swirled batter with coarse sea salt prior to baking.
- Fold chocolate chips or chopped {roasted} hazelnuts into the batter.
Nutrition
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