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Sea Salt Nutella Brownies

The richest, chewiest, most flavorful Nutella brownies, courtesy of everyone's beloved chocolate-hazelnut spread. Top them with a generous sprinkle of sea salt, and don't even try to resist. This is *the* recipe that persuades everyone to start making brownies from scratch!

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup (5 tablespoons) unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 1/3 cups (400 grams) Nutella, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, plus more for sprinkling
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line the bottom and sides of an 8 or 9-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang to easily lift the brownies out of the pan when cool. Set aside.
  • Using a handheld or stand mixer, beat the butter on high speed until smooth, about 1 minute. Add brown sugar and beat on high speed until creamed, 1-2 minutes. Add eggs and vanilla extract, and beat on medium-high speed until fully incorporated, scraping down the sides of the bowl if needed.
  • Add about 1 cup of the Nutella and 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, and mix until batter is smooth and fluffy. Add flour, mixing on low speed just until combined. Gently fold in chocolate chips by hand.
  • Scrape batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly. Drop generous spoonfuls of the remaining Nutella across the top, and, using a butter knife, swirl Nutella into the batter. Top with a generous sprinkle of sea salt.
  • Bake for 30-35 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with only a few moist crumbs.
  • Set pan on a wire rack and allow brownies to cool completely. Then, lift out the parchment, cut brownies into squares, and serve.

Notes

Brownies should keep well in an airtight container at room temperature or in the fridge for at least 4 days, but I'm going to be honest: I've made these dozens of times, and a single batch has never once lasted more than 24 hours!
Adapted from The Cookies & Cups Cookbook.

Nutrition Estimate

Calories: 258 kcal, Carbohydrates: 29 g, Protein: 3 g, Fat: 14 g, Saturated Fat: 10 g, Cholesterol: 30 mg, Sodium: 21 mg, Potassium: 156 mg, Fiber: 1 g, Sugar: 22 g, Vitamin A: 150 IU, Calcium: 41 mg, Iron: 1.9 mg
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