Description
Nutella Blondies deliver a heavenly fusion of rich chocolate and buttery blonde brownie goodness. Swirled with indulgent Nutella and baked to golden perfection, these treats promise a delightful escape into pure dessert bliss you’ll savor with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 1 ¼ cups + 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- ¾ cup light brown sugar
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
Liquid and Spread Ingredients:
- ¾ cup butter (regular or vegan), melted
- ¾ cup chocolate hazelnut spread (regular Nutella or dairy-free, vegan options work great)
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
Seasoning:
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare an 8-inch by 8-inch (20 cm by 20 cm) square baking pan by lining it with parchment paper, ensuring extra overhang for effortless removal.
- Evenly spread Nutella chocolate hazelnut spread across the parchment paper, then place in the freezer for 20 minutes to solidify.
- Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and arrange a fresh parchment paper lining in the baking pan.
- Melt unsalted butter in a large mixing bowl, then vigorously incorporate brown sugar and granulated sugar until the mixture forms a smooth, paste-like consistency.
- Introduce eggs and pure vanilla extract to the sugar mixture, whisking thoroughly until fully integrated.
- Gently fold all-purpose flour and salt into the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined to maintain a tender texture.
- Transfer half of the blondie batter into the prepared pan, carefully positioning the frozen Nutella layer in the center.
- Delicately cover the Nutella with the remaining batter, ensuring complete and even distribution.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, monitoring closely and checking for golden edges and a set center around the 30-minute mark.
- Remove from oven and allow the blondies to cool completely at room temperature before slicing into squares.
Notes
- Freezing Nutella helps create distinctive swirls and prevents blending into the batter completely.
- Parchment paper overhang acts like handles, making removal and cutting super clean and simple.
- Whisking sugars with melted butter creates a smooth, glossy base that ensures even texture throughout the blondies.
- Gentle folding technique prevents overworking the flour, keeping the blondies tender and soft.
- Test doneness by inserting a toothpick near the center – it should come out with a few moist crumbs for perfectly fudgy results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 660 kcal
- Sugar: 65g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 83g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 70mg