Nutella Brownies Chocolate Hazelnut (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 170 grams semisweet chocolate chips
02 - 170 grams unsalted butter, cut into pieces
03 - 113 grams unsweetened chocolate, chopped
04 - 245 grams granulated sugar
05 - 150 grams Nutella
06 - 3 large eggs plus 1 egg yolk
07 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
08 - 96 grams all-purpose flour
09 - 25 grams unsweetened cocoa powder
10 - 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8-inch metal baking pan with foil or parchment, leaving an overhang, and spray with nonstick cooking spray.
02 - 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 melted and smooth. Let cool slightly, then stir in the Nutella.
03 - In a large mixing 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.
04 - Stir the cooled chocolate mixture into the egg mixture using a rubber spatula. Gently fold in the flour, cocoa powder, and sea salt until just combined.
05 - Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, smoothing it out evenly. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs still attached. Avoid overbaking.
06 - Let the brownies cool to room temperature in the pan. Serve at room temperature, warmed, or chilled as preferred.

# Notes:

01 - Nutella Brownies taste best the day they are baked but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature or up to 5 days in the fridge.
02 - Brownies are even more fudgy when chilled.
03 - For stronger Nutella flavor, add a tablespoon of Frangelico or 1 cup of toasted chopped hazelnuts.