Tessa’s Recipe Rundown
Taste: Ultra chocolaty with a hint of Nutella. Read the recipe notes on how to get even more chocolate hazelnut flavor.
Texture: Just wow. Outrageously thick, chewy, fudgy, and slightly gooey.
Ease: Easy but there are a few extra steps involved which really make these brownies the best. Just trust me on the recipe, it’s been carefully tweaked and perfected!
Appearance: Perfect squares of heaven!
Pros: Incredible brownies worthy of any occasion.
Cons: None.
Would I make this again? Absolutely yes.
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Brownies are truly one of my very favorite things to bake, and Nutella Brownies seemed to be the ultimate flavor combination. So I went to work!
Nutella Brownies aren’t all that original. But this recipe is based on my Ultimate Brownie recipe which took SIX+ batches to perfect.
I tweaked that recipe slightly by adding a bunch of Nutella, of course, and some other tweaks like a bit of cocoa powder to absorb some of the extra moisture.
The result is something magnificent. I hope the photos really capture just how rich, fudgy, and gooey these brownies are, thanks to the jar of Nutella!
Homemade Nutella Brownies + a cold glass of milk = my idea of perfect. What’s yours?
If you make this Nutella Brownies recipe, be sure to snap a picture and tag me and #handletheheat on Instagram!
How to Make Nutella Brownies
Ingredients for Fudgy Nutella Brownies:
- Semisweet chocolate chips – You can’t forget the chocolate chips in the best Nutella brownies!
- Butter – I always recommend using unsalted butter in baking, so you’re in control of the total amount of salt used in the recipe.
- Unsweetened chocolate, chopped – I use chopped unsweetened chocolate baking bars. You could also use more semi-sweet chocolate chips instead, just note they won’t melt down as easily. Using semi-sweet chocolate will also sweeten your brownies a little more.
- Granulated sugar – Regular granulated sugar sweetens and moistens the brownies. Sugar does so much more than just sweetening baked goods – learn more about that here.
- Nutella – This chocolate hazelnut spread is the star ingredient of these brownies!
- Eggs & an egg yolk – 3 large eggs plus 1 egg yolk provides the perfect texture.
- Vanilla extract – Rounds out the flavor perfectly.
- All-purpose flour – Measured accurately! Too much flour can result in a crumbly, dry, or dense texture instead of rich, fudgy brownies.
- Cocoa powder – Again, it’s so important to measure cocoa powder correctly to achieve the best brownie texture. More on this ingredient below.
- Fine sea salt – Balances out the sweetness.
What’s the Best Cocoa Powder for Nutella Brownies?
Since there’s no leavener (baking soda or baking powder) in these Nutella Brownies, you can use Dutch Process OR natural unsweetened cocoa powder. I find that unsweetened cocoa powder creates the perfect chocolate flavor and lets the Nutella shine through.
Learn more about the differences between Dutch Process Cocoa powder vs. Natural Cocoa Powder in this article.
What’s the Best Pan for Brownies?
When baking brownies, I highly recommend using a metal baking pan. I like this baking pan, but any quality metal baking pan that isn’t too dark in color will work just fine. Some tips on pans:
- The darker the color, the more likely you are to burn the edges or have dry brownies.
- Glass or ceramic baking pans will take LONGER to bake these brownies, and the texture may become denser.
- Read more about Glass vs. Metal Baking Pans here!
- Bonus tip: I like to line my pan with parchment paper or aluminum foil, leaving an overhang so I can easily lift out the entire pan of brownies to cut and serve.
Can this Nutella Brownie Recipe be Doubled?
Yes! You can easily double this Nutella Brownies recipe and bake in a 9 by 13-inch metal baking pan for about 35 to 40 minutes.
How to Cut Perfect Slices of Brownies
I like to use a sharp chef’s knife to cut perfect slices. I have a guide with step-by-step instructions for perfectly cutting brownies – check it out here!
How to Get Crinkly Crusts on Brownies
You know that tissue-thin shiny crust on top of brownies that we all love and want? It’s actually so easy to achieve! Here’s how:
- Basically, you need to beat the eggs and sugar in the brownie batter extremely well to create a sort of foam.
- Simply use a whisk to beat the wet ingredients together extremely well until the batter itself is ultra smooth and shiny.
- I created an entire article dedicated to achieving crinkly crusts in brownies – check it out here!
How to Store & Freeze Nutella Brownies
Store Nutella Brownies in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature or up to 5 days in the fridge. Freeze completely cooled slices wrapped in plastic wrap and stored inside an airtight container or freezer bag for up to 3 months. Defrost by placing in the fridge overnight, or at room temperature for a few hours.
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Nutella Brownies
Ingredients
- 1 cup (170 grams) semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 1/2 sticks (170 grams) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- 4 ounces (113 grams) unsweetened chocolate, chopped
- 1 1/4 cups (245 grams) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (150 grams)
Nutella - 3 large eggs plus 1 egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup (96 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened (25 grams) cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line an 8×8-inch *metal* baking pan with foil or parchment, leaving an overhang, and spray with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips, butter, and unsweetened chocolate. Heat in the microwave for 1 minute then stir. Continue heating in 30-second bursts, stirring between each burst, until the mixture is melted and smooth but not scorched. Remove from the microwave and let cool slightly. Stir in the Nutella.
- In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the eggs and sugar on medium-high speed until light and thick, about 3 minutes. Beat in the vanilla extract. Stir in the cooled chocolate mixture with a rubber spatula. Add the flour, cocoa, and salt, folding gently until combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan. Bake until a toothpick or tester comes out with moist crumbs still attached, 35 to 40 minutes. Do not overbake, you want to err on the side of underbaking. Let cool to room temperature. Serve at room temperature, warmed, or chilled.
Best Brownies I’ve ever made!
I made these brownies yesterday and it turned out really good! Rich, chewy, fudgy goodness with a hint of Nutella in every bite! Definitely a recipe worth trying out! I followed the recipe to the t and was pleasantly surprised that it wasn’t overly sweet (because of the sugar, chocolate and Nutella). I also added roasted chopped hazelnuts for a crunch. Making these brownies again, for sure! 🙂
So happy you love these brownies, Tracy! Great idea adding in chopped hazelnuts, I’m sure it tasted incredible!
These look amazing! I’m making them this Friday. Do you know if they freeze well? Otherwise I’ll end up eating the whole batch in one weekend. Thanks!
I haven’t tried freezing these, but it should be fine! Just cut them into squares and store in an airtight container.
Good evening Tessa… I baked this brownies, and I must say they were incredible… i gave them to a couple of friends as a gift and they were surprised.. so moist.. so decadent.. jeje.. they’re a success.. I only added 1 tsp of nutella on top and sprinkle of chocolate chips and we were done!!.. jeje.. incredible.. love them.. thank you very much..
Perfect! So happy you loved these brownies!!
THESE ARE THE BEST BROWNIES EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!! I made these for my family and friends, and they absolutely loved them!!! Highly recommend!!!!!
Thank you very much, Eliza, for your enthusiastic review 🙂 I so appreciate it!
What are your thoughts on replacing the 1/4 cup cocoa powder with a chocolate protein powder?
I haven’t tried that, but the brownies would probably have more of a chalky and less sweet taste!
Can you make these ahead and freeze them?
That should work!
These are INCREDIBLE!!
Rich, thick and chocolately! So good! Gave four stars because they need a bit more hazelnut flavor. I would have added chopped hazelnuts if I had any and then they would have been perfect!
So glad you enjoyed these brownies!
If a chocolate lover could have only one dream granted, this is it!!!! Everyone loved these and my mama literally stuffed herself with these♥️
So glad these brownies were enjoyed!
First time brownie baker and I’m not going to lie, I didn’t know how these were going to turn out until everyone at raved about them, including my super picky husband who ended up eating my brownie! They came out perfect
Yay! This is wonderful to hear!
Could i just use nutella instead of the unsweetened chocolate?
I would recommend using the unsweetened chocolate!