Description
Deliciously rich and fudgy Nutella brownies made with cocoa powder and baked to perfection. These easy-to-make brownies feature a creamy Nutella filling in adorable heart-shaped cutouts, perfect for a special treat or dessert.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1½ cups Nutella
- ½ cup cocoa powder (sifted)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 3 large eggs
For Filling
- ¼ cup Nutella
Instructions
- Set oven and prep pan: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8 x 8-inch baking pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy removal.
- Make batter: In a medium mixing bowl, combine 1½ cups Nutella, sifted cocoa powder, baking powder, and eggs. Use an electric hand mixer to blend everything until smooth and fully incorporated.
- Bake: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan. Bake in the preheated oven for about 25 minutes or until the edges start to pull away from the pan and the center is no longer jiggly.
- Cool and slice: Remove the brownies from the oven and place the pan on a cooling rack. Let it cool for at least 30 minutes, then carefully lift the brownies out using the parchment paper. Place on a cutting surface and slice into about 25 small squares, or 16 if you prefer larger pieces for adding the filling.
- Create hearts: Using a small heart-shaped cookie cutter (approximately ¾ inch wide), cut hearts about halfway through the top of each brownie square to create a hollow heart shape. Be sure the brownies are adequately cooled to prevent crumbling. Save the cut-out brownie hearts as an extra treat.
- Fill hearts with Nutella: Place ¼ cup Nutella in a small zip-lock bag and cut a tiny corner off one end. Carefully fill each heart-shaped hollow by squeezing Nutella into it. Use a toothpick or knife tip to spread the filling evenly if needed.
Notes
- Ensure the brownies are completely cooled before cutting heart shapes to avoid crumbling.
- For easier slicing and filling, cut brownies into larger squares (16 pieces) rather than smaller ones.
- Save the cut-out brownie hearts for an edible decoration or a sweet bonus treat.
- You can substitute Nutella with any chocolate-hazelnut spread if desired.
- Use parchment paper to easily lift the brownies from the pan without breaking.
