Nutella Stuffed Brownies
These Nutella Stuffed Brownies are decadently fudgy with a luscious hazelnut center. Perfectly balanced chocolatey bliss for any occasion!
Equipment
- 8x8-inch baking pan
- Mixing Bowls
- Whisk
- Spatula
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Oven mitts
Ingredients
- 1 jar Nutella 13 oz
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate 2 bars of Ghirardelli 60% bittersweet chocolate baking bars
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar sifted
- 2 eggs eggs
- 1 egg yolk egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease your 8x8 inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal of the brownies later.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the unsalted butter and semi-sweet chocolate. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until fully melted and smooth.
- Once the chocolate mixture is cool to the touch, mix in the vegetable oil and sifted powdered sugar. Whisk until well combined and smooth.
- Add the eggs and egg yolk one at a time, whisking well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, salt, and chocolate chips. Gradually fold this mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined. Be careful not to overmix!
- Pour half of the brownie batter into the prepared pan, smoothing it out evenly. Next, dollop the Nutella over the batter, creating a nice line down the center. Use a spatula or knife to swirl the Nutella slightly into the batter.
- Pour the remaining brownie batter over the Nutella layer, ensuring it is covered completely. You can use the spatula to smooth the top if needed.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Be careful not to overbake, as you want that fudgy texture!
- Allow the brownies to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, slice into squares and enjoy!
Notes
- Don’t overmix the batter to keep brownies tender and fudgy.
- Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor.
- Cool brownies completely before slicing to ensure clean cuts.
- Substitute Nutella with any hazelnut spread if desired.
- Store brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.