Ingredients
Method
Prepare the pan
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line your baking pan with parchment paper, leaving a little overhang on the sides. Future-you will appreciate not having to excavate brownies from the corners.Cream butter and sugar
Beat the softened butter until smooth. Add the brown sugar and continue mixing until light and creamy. Scrape down the bowl because butter has a habit of hiding where it is least helpful.Add the wet ingredients
Mix in the eggs and vanilla extract. Add 1 cup of Nutella and the salt, then beat until smooth and glossy.For more information about chocolate hazelnut spread ingredients, visit Nutella Official Website.Add the flour
Mix in the flour on low speed just until combined. Avoid overmixing if you want perfectly fudgy Nutella brownies instead of cake-like brownies.Fold in the chocolate chips if using.Create the Nutella swirl
Spread the brownie batter into the prepared pan. Spoon the remaining Nutella over the surface and use a butter knife to create swirls throughout the top.Messy swirls still count as swirls.Bake
Bake for 32 to 36 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with a few moist crumbs attached.Cool completely
Allow the brownies to cool completely before slicing. This helps the brownies set properly and creates that dense, chewy texture everyone loves.