These fudgy Nutella Hazelnut Brownies are a family favorite. They're easy to make, super tasty, chocolatey, chewy and full of delicious toasted hazelnut pieces.

Three Nutella hazelnut brownies stacked on top of each other on a baking tray.

There are so many delicious treats you can bake with Nutella. One of my favourites are these Mini Nutella Swirl Cheesecakes. These cheesecakes are a fantastic treat but do take effort and time to make.

This Nutella brownie recipe is much quicker and easier to make and really satisfies that need for nutellaey (that's a word, right 😉), gooey, chewy and fudgy brownies.

This brownie recipe is always a hit, so if you're looking for a quick and easy fix to your comfort food craving, this easy homemade hazelnut brownie recipe is the one for you!

Three Nutella hazelnut brownies stacked on top of each other.

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How to Make Hazelnut Brownies
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Nutella Hazelnut Brownies

How to Make Hazelnut Brownies

This recipe for chocolate hazelnut brownies is adapted from Ricardo's Nutella Brownies recipe and only requires a few basic ingredients, most of which are probably already in your pantry.

You'll notice that we don't use any cocoa powder in this recipe, all of the chocolate flavor comes from the Nutella.

Here's an overview of the ingredients needed for these homemade brownies. You can find the amounts required in the recipe card below.

Ingredients Overview

All-purpose or whole wheat pastry flour. For gluten-free brownies, you could also make these with almond flour.
Nutella or other chocolate hazelnut spread
Brown sugar: Can be substituted with granulated sugar
Large eggs
Butter: I used unsalted, though semi-salted butter can be used.
Vanilla extract: Adds extra flavor.
Hazelnuts: If using raw hazelnuts, you'll need to toast them and remove the skins before using in the recipe. Since this can be time consuming, I like to roast big batches of hazelnuts, remove their skins and store them in the freezer for when I need them.

The toasted chopped hazelnuts give the brownies even more hazelnut flavor and great texture. If you don't have hazelnuts, you can substitute with toasted walnuts or pecans.

If you don't like your brownies studded with nuts you can substitute with dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips or chunks. I think you'll find these brownies are delicious with or without the nuts.

Steps Overview

You'll need an 8 by 8 baking pan to make these brownies. Line the pan with parchment paper, leaving a 2-inch overhang on two parallel sides. This makes it easier to lift the brownies out of the pan once they're baked.
Start by preheating your oven and placing a rack in the middle of the oven.
Melt the butter and let it cool slightly while you prepare the remainder of the ingredients.
Combine the flour and salt in a small bowl and set aside.
Using your hand mixer or in the bowl of your stand mixer, using the paddle attachment, combine the Nutella, eggs, sugar and vanilla. Blend until the mixture is creamy. On low speed, add the flour alternating with the melted butter and mix until no traces of flour remain. Add the chopped hazelnuts and mix just enough to incorporate the hazelnuts pieces into the batter.
Spread the brownie batter into the prepared pan and bake for approximately 30 to 35 minutes. If you like gooey brownies then you will want to test them with a toothpick and make sure there are still some moist crumbs. If you know your oven runs hot check the brownies at the 30 minutes mark to be sure you don't over bake them.
Once they are baked to your liking, remove the pan from the oven and let the hazelnut brownies cool at least 15 to 30 minutes on a wire rack before lifting them out and slicing.

Close-up of a slice of fudgy Nutella brownie with hazelnut pieces.

Serving Suggestions

These brownies are delicious served on their own at room temperature or still warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Storage Instructions

Store Nutella brownies in an airtight container at room temperature or in the refrigerator. Brownies can also be frozen in an airtight container with wax paper between layers or in a freezer bag for up to three months.

If freezing in a freezer bag, it's best to freeze the brownies on a tray until solid and then place them in the bag. This prevents them from sticking to each other and allows you to remove just what you need from the freezer.

If you're looking to indulge in some home baked goods but are not in the mood for spending a lot of time in the kitchen, try these fudgy Nutella brownies with hazelnuts, you'll be glad you did.

Enjoy!

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