Nutella Brownies

Ingredients

• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs (room temperature preferred)
• ¾ cup Nutella
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ cup unsalted butter (melted and cooled)
• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• ⅛ teaspoon baking powder
• ¾ teaspoon salt
• ¼ cup Nutella
• Flaky sea salt (for sprinkling)

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350F (175C) and lightly grease an 8x8” (20x20cm) square metal baking pan with butter (or line with parchment paper).

2. 2

   Combine eggs and sugar in a large mixing bowl and whisk vigorously until well combined and lightened in color (about 60 seconds).

3. 3

   Add Nutella and vanilla extract and whisk to combine.

4. 4

   Add melted butter and whisk again until well incorporated.

5. 5

   Separately whisk together flour, baking powder, and table salt.

6. 6

   Gently fold dry ingredients into wet then spread into prepared pan.

7. 7

   Drizzle additional Nutella over the surface and use a knife to swirl through the surface of the batter.

8. 8

   Transfer to center rack of 350F (175C) preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few fudgy crumbs.

9. 9

   Sprinkle with flaky sea salt while still warm.

10. 10

    Allow to cool before slicing and serving.