Nutella fans will love these Nutella Brownies! Rich, fudgy brownies full of Nutella swirls and topped with a Ferrero Rocher Chocolate!
This recipe has been on my site for a very long time, but you’ve probably never seen it until now. That is because the post was not optimised for Google. It didn’t even have a recipe card! I thought it was long overdue a major refresh!
All I can say is I’m so glad I finally got around to re-making this Nutella brownie recipe. It reminded me how delicious they are! They are also very easy to make, no matter what your comfort level is when it comes to baking.
Baking with Nutella
Of course, I am no stranger to baking with Nutella – far from it! My kids have absolutely loved it since they were little, so anything I baked with Nutella was always practically inhaled – naturally!
I have recipes for banana Nutella muffins, gooey chocolate Nutella cakes with raspberries (my favorite), easy 4 ingredient Nutella cookies, Nutella Blondies and even Nutella pancakes!
TIPS FOR RECIPE SUCCESS
- Use the correct size tin – I use a square 22x22cm baking tin greased and lined with baking parchment.
- When whisking the eggs, sugar and Nutella together, it’s best to use an electric mixer and whisk on high speed until the mixture is very thick and pale – this gives the brownies an amazing texture and helps achieve that much desired wafer thin layer on top of the brownie.
- If you’re like me and love to read up on all the geeky science behind baking, there is a great article on Epicurious on why it’s a good idea to whisk your eggs for brownies.
- I place teaspoonfulls of Nutella on top of the unbaked brownie, then using a sharp skewer or knife, I make swirls to create a pretty pattern. Some of the Nutella sinks into the brownie, but I don’t consider that a bad thing at all.
- In keeping with the chocolate hazelnut theme, I add Ferrero Rocher chocolates on the top of the brownies – just like my Ferrero Rocher Blondies! You could also use chopped hazelnuts. Or nothing! This part is entirely optional.
- There is a very fine line between an underbaked brownie and an overbaked one. It can take just 2-3 minutes to go from brownie perfection to…..chocolate cake.
- To check if the brownies are ready, insert a skewer in the middle. If it comes out with very wet batter, they need a few more minutes. A few gooey crumbs are fine – take them out of the oven asap! A perfectly baked brownie will also have a wafer thin, crust on the top.
- For more helpful tips on how to make perfect brownies, see my classic chocolate brownie post.
COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How long do these brownies keep for?
The brownies will be at their best within three days of baking. They will still be good after day 3, but they will have started to dry out a little. Store the brownies in an airtight container to keep them nice and fresh.
Can brownies be frozen?
Absolutely! Wrap the individual brownies in pieces of baking paper, then double wrap in tin foil. You can freeze them for up to 3 months.
Nutella brownies….so chocolatey and rich, but not so much you wouldn’t find yourself reaching out for another piece…I’m in brownie heaven!
More delicious brownie recipes to try
Biscoff brownies (small batch for two)
white chocolate and raspberry brownies
Cherry brandy and pecan brownies
Guinness brownies with Baileys salted caramel sauce
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Nutella Brownies
These Nutella Brownies are so indulgent and delicious! Chocolate brownies packed with Nutella swirls and a Ferrero Rocher chocolate on top!
Ingredients
- 100g plain flour
- ¼ Teaspoon salt
- 175g butter, cut into small cubes
- 75g best quality cocoa powder
- 250g caster sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 50g Nutella
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 175g Nutella for the top
- 9 Ferrero Rocher for decoration (optional)
Instructions
- Pre heat the oven to 180C/160fan/Gas mark 4. Grease and line a 22x22cm square baking tin, making sure the parchment comes up a few centimetres above the top of the tin so you can lift the brownies out easily.
- Place the flour and salt in a medium bowl and stir to combine. Melt the butter in a saucepan. When the butter has melted, add the cocoa powder and stir until the mixture is smooth.
- Using an electric mixer, whisk the caster sugar, eggs and Nutella on high speed until the mixture is thick and pale. This could take up to 5-7 minutes. Gently fold in the vanilla extract and melted cocoa powder and butter mixture, followed by the flour.
- Scrape the brownie batter into the prepared tin. Place the 175g Nutella in little teaspoons on top of the brownie. Using a sharp knife or skewer, gently swirl the Nutella to make a pattern. You don’t have to be precise here - just swirl as best as you can. Top with the Ferrero Rocher chocolates, if using.
- Bake the brownie for 25-30 minutes or until the brownie is set on top. To test if the brownies are ready, insert a skewer in the middle. If it emerges with wet brownie batter, they need a few minutes longer. It can be hard to judge exactly when brownies are perfectly baked, but I would always prefer a slightly under baked brownie to an over baked one. They take exactly 28 minutes in my oven.
- When the brownies are ready, remove from the oven and place on a wire cooling rack. Leave the brownies to cool completely in the tin before cutting into squares.
Notes
This recipe makes 9 large brownies, but you can cut them smaller if you prefer.
Do bear in mind that some of the Nutella will sink into the middle of the brownie - but this is no bad thing!
If you don't want to use Ferrero Rocher for the top, you could add chopped hazelnuts. Or you could just leave them plain!
While these Nutella brownies taste incredible on their own, they are also amazing with vanilla ice cream.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 9 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 559Total Fat: 31gSaturated Fat: 19gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 105mgSodium: 227mgCarbohydrates: 63gFiber: 4gSugar: 46gProtein: 7g
Calories and nutritional information are provided by a third party application and should be viewed as indicative figures only.
My gosh..I cannot believe how moist and gooey that looks inside Nic!Will 'star' this post and come back to it!
I love brownies, you can never have enough brownie recipes. I've never thought of trying Nutella brownies, thanks for sharing the recipe x
Wow, those look amazing. So moist and chocolatey! How were they the next day? (maybe a silly question, they could have all been eaten on the first day!) As the last time I baked with nutella it really dried out the cake the following day.
Thanks Anna & Missflash 🙂 Jo, there are a few left and I’m actually surprised at how moist they still are, normally after a few days my brownies get a little dried out by now especially around the edges but not these. these brownies are definitely a keeper recipe. Thanks so much for visiting!
Ooh nutella brownies, yum yum!!
Nic, those brownies sound and look amazing. I love Nutella and I know I would love these!Mariax
Dear Nicola, these brownies look absolutely divine! What could be better than nutella brownies?!! I am pleased to have come across your blog! Blessings, Catherine xo
Mmmm I am a big fan of brownies! Going to bookmark this recipe 🙂 x
Lovely post, I love you blog!:-)
Hi Nicola, I found your blog a few months ago and loved your recipes, photos and posts so immediately subscribed. I've looked through some of your older posts too (loving the Christmas tree cupcakes!) My fella loves Nutella (I dislike it myself) and my children love it too so I will have to try your recipe so they can all graze on it, lol. I hope you're still posting to this blog as you have a great blog here.Since I love your blog, I'm honouring you with a blog award.
These look very moist and yummy!