Fudgy Nutella Brownies (Espresso-Boosted)
These fudgy Nutella brownies have a deep chocolate flavor, a swirled Nutella top, and a secret espresso boost. One bowl, no mixer, ready in 45 minutes!
Equipment
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Mixing Bowls
- Cooling rack
- Whisk and Spatula
- Square Baking pan
- Cooling rack
Ingredients
- 1 cup Nutella divided
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder dutch processed
- 1 teaspoon espresso powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together ¾ cup Nutella, the melted butter, and granulated sugar until smooth and well combined.
- Add the eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Add the flour, cocoa powder, espresso powder, and salt. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients just until no streaks of flour remain. Do not overmix.
- Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips.
- Spread the brownie batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.
- Warm the remaining ¼ cup Nutella for 10–15 seconds in the microwave until it is easy to drizzle. Spoon it over the brownie batter and use a butter knife or skewer to gently swirl it into the top.
- Bake for 25–28 minutes, or until the edges are set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Avoid overbaking for the fudgiest brownies.
- Let the brownies cool completely in the pan. Lift them out using the parchment paper, slice into squares, and serve.
Notes
- Underbake slightly, not fully — pull the pan when the center still looks a touch underdone. It will continue to set as it cools.
- Let them cool completely before slicing — I know it's hard to wait, but warm brownies fall apart. For the cleanest slices, chill the pan for 30 minutes before cutting.
- Store the nutella brownies in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
