Easy, Chewy Chocolate Brownies with Nutella Swirls!

  • Easy brownie recipe that comes together quickly
  • Made with simple ingredients that are mostly pantry staples
  • Chewy texture and sweet hazelnut flavor
  • Crackly tops and Nutella swirls  
  • Decadent and gooey on the inside
  • Best served warm with a giant scoop of vanilla ice cream on top!

Looking for more recipes with Nutella flavor for the Nutella lover in your life? Next time try these banana Nutella muffinsNutella swirled banana bread, or hazelnut shortbread cookies with Nutella sandwiched in the middle.

nutella brownies cut into square on parchment paper

Don’t crave chocolate flavor? These peanut butter and jelly blondies are an incredible chocolate brownie alternative. These Chai white chocolate brownies also aren’t your classic brownies and that’s so OK.

How to Make Chocolate Brownies with Nutella

melted chocolate and nutella in a glass bowl
  1. Melt butter, chocolate, and Nutella in 30-second increments until melted and smooth.
egg whites and sugar beaten at the ribbon stage
  1. Beat the eggs, egg yolk, and sugar until ribbony. Beat in the vanilla extract.
melted chocolate and nutella with egg white mixture in a bowl
  1. Add the chocolate mixture to the eggs and sugar, and stir until combined. 
nutella brownie batter in a bowl
  1. Stir in dry ingredients until just combined.
melted nutella swirled on top of brownie batter in a metal pan
  1. Pour the batter into the brownie pan and swirl in the Nutella with a knife.
freshly baked nutella brownies with nutela swirled on top
  1. Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes, until brownies are set on top.
nutella brownies cut into squares on parchment paper
  1. Cool and cut the brownies.

Molly’s Success Tips

  • Beating the eggs and sugar until frothy yields gives you the paper-thin crinkly tops. Don’t skip this step!
  • Every oven is different, so keep an eye on the brownies! They’re done when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
a bite taken out of a nutella brownie next to a bowl of nutella

How to Make These Nutella Brownies Even More Irresistible

  • Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top.
  • Sprinkle with sea salt for a salty-sweet combination.
  • Sift powdered sugar overtop for an extra touch of sweetness.
  • If you’re a true Nutella lover, feel free to add the whole jar of Nutella to the batter!

Freezing and Storing Tips

Store: Allow the brownies to cool to room temperature, then store them on the counter or at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days.

Freeze: Cover them individually with plastic wrap then store them inside a freezer bag or airtight container. They will keep in the freezer for up to 3 months. Allow them to thaw overnight before eating.

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Chocolate Brownies with Nutella Recipe

Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 35 minutes
Total: 45 minutes
Rich and fudgy, these chocolate brownies with Nutella are the ultimate indulgence. With crisp edges and a chewy center, they’re easy to make and perfect for Nutella lovers. I love mine served warm with a scoop of ice cream.

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Servings: 12 large brownies (or 12 smaller)

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter cut into cubes
  • 4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate roughly chopped (chocolate chips work too)
  • 1/2 cup Nutella divided
  • 3 large eggs and 1 egg yolk at room temperature
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all purpose flour gluten-free if needed
  • 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F and line an 8×8-inch metal baking pan (Note 1) with aluminum foil or parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
  • Place the butter, semi-sweet chocolate, and 1/4 cup (74g) of the Nutella in a medium, microwave safe bowl. Microwave on high heat in 30-second increments until melted and smooth. Stop and whisk the ingredients together between each increment once they start to melt around the edges. Alternately, melt the chocolate mixture in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat.
    3/4 cup unsalted butter, 4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, 1/2 cup Nutella
  • In a separate, large bowl with an electric mixer or stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat the sugar, eggs, and yolk yolk for 2-3 minutes, until it starts to foam and reaches the ribbon stage. When you lift the beaters out of the mixture it should leave small “ribbons” on the top of the batter that sink back in after a few seconds. Beat in the vanilla extract until combined.
    3 large eggs and 1 egg yolk, 2 cups granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • Pour the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture and use a whisk or rubber spatula to combine, until no yellow streaks remain.
  • Add the flour, cocoa powder and salt and mix until just combined.
    1 cup all purpose flour, 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Melt the remaining 1/4 cup (74g) Nutella in small microwave safe bowl fro 30 seconds to soften it slightly. Dollop heaping teaspoons on top of the brownie batter and use a butter knife to swirl the Nutella into the top of the brownies. Don’t overdo the swirls, you want some large pools of Nutella on the top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Mine took 38 minutes. Do not over bake.
  • Allow the brownies to cool completely on a wire rack. Once cooled, use the overhang of parchment paper to remove the brownies from the pan and cut into squares.
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Notes

Note 1. 8×8-inch Metal Baking Pan. I always use this metal pan for brownies (affiliate) and bars. The edges of the brownies cook before the inside of the brownies are done when you use a glass pan or ceramic baking pan. Reduce the bake time by a few minutes if using a 9-inch square metal pan.
Storage: Store leftover brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. Nutella brownies freeze well for up to 3 months.

Equipment

  • Square 8×8-inch baking pan (Note 1)

Nutrition

Serving: 1brownie | Calories: 424kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 122mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 44g | Vitamin A: 419IU | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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5 Comments

  1. Amanda L says:

    Hi Molly! Trying this out tonight and we are so excited! I just have a few questions! The ingredients list doesn’t call for brown sugar but the direction steps say to add some. Also, does it really call for 1 whole cup of Cocoa powder? It just seems like a lot compared to other brownie recipes I’ve used. Thank you!!

    1. Molly Thompson says:

      Hello! Sorry about that! I recently retested this recipe and removed the brown sugar and forgot to take it out of the directions. It does call for 1 cup of cocoa powder!

  2. Amber says:

    There’s no measurement for brown sugar

    1. Molly Thompson says:

      The brown sugar directions is from a previous version of the recipe. I removed it! Thanks!

  3. Clara says:

    5 stars
    Omgggg these are the best brownies ever! So fudgy and chewy and the taste of nutella makes it that much better.