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 and 1/3 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.
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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