Nutella Butterscotch Brownies

I bake a lot. And I end up freezing a lot of my baked goods to preserve them and dig into at a later time. But these suckers never even think about going into the freezer at my house. They get utterly devoured in a matter of days. I think I’m requested to make these at least every 2 weeks. Make them, and you’ll know what I mean.

9 Big brownies SERVES

Ingredients

  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 1/4 cups Nutella divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder
  • 1/2 cup butterscotch chips
  • Flaky sea salt for finishing

Method

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • In a large mixing bowl, beat butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add eggs, vanilla extract, and 1 cup Nutella. Mix until smooth.
  • Add kosher salt, flour, and espresso powder. Mix until just combined.
  • Fold in butterscotch chips gently by hand.
  • Grease an 8-inch or 9-inch square baking dish.
  • Line baking dish with parchment paper, leaving overhang on the sides.
  • Spread batter evenly into the prepared baking dish.
  • Spoon remaining 1/4 cup Nutella over the batter and swirl with a knife.
  • Sprinkle top with flaky sea salt.
  • Bake for 32 to 36 minutes or until edges are set.
  • Cool completely in the pan before removing and slicing.
  • Do not overmix the batter to keep brownie soft and chewy.
  • Espresso powder enhances the Nutella flavor without tasting like coffee.
  • Use parchment paper for easy brownie removal.
  • Store brownies in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

Ingredients

  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 1/4 cups Nutella divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder
  • 1/2 cup butterscotch chips
  • Flaky sea salt for finishing

Method

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • In a large mixing bowl, beat butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add eggs, vanilla extract, and 1 cup Nutella. Mix until smooth.
  • Add kosher salt, flour, and espresso powder. Mix until just combined.
  • Fold in butterscotch chips gently by hand.
  • Grease an 8-inch or 9-inch square baking dish.
  • Line baking dish with parchment paper, leaving overhang on the sides.
  • Spread batter evenly into the prepared baking dish.
  • Spoon remaining 1/4 cup Nutella over the batter and swirl with a knife.
  • Sprinkle top with flaky sea salt.
  • Bake for 32 to 36 minutes or until edges are set.
  • Cool completely in the pan before removing and slicing.
  • Do not overmix the batter to keep brownie soft and chewy.
  • Espresso powder enhances the Nutella flavor without tasting like coffee.
  • Use parchment paper for easy brownie removal.
  • Store brownies in an airtight container for up to 4 days.