Nutella Brownies

These brownies are moist and delicious every time. Period.

Ingredients:

12 tablespoons butter

6 ounces semisweet chocolate

1/2 cup nutella, or similar chocolate-hazelnut spread

4 eggs
1 cup sugar

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 cup all-purpose flour

2/3 cup chopped hazelnuts, optional

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a 13x9-inch baking dish with aluminum foil, to make it easier to remove brownies after they have cooled.

2. Chop chocolate roughly. Melt butter and chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl for approximately 1 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds until melted.

3. Whisk in nutella, eggs, sugar, salt and vanilla until thoroughly mixed.

4. Add flour and mix just until all the flour is incorporated. Don't over mix.

5. Spread batter evenly into the baking dish. If using hazelnuts, sprinkle them on top.

6. Bake brownies for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out with moist crumbs.

7. Let brownies cool. Cut and serve. Enjoy!

*For a quick icing to top the brownies, use the following Cream Cheese Frosting recipe:

Ingredients:


1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, softened
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups confectioners sugar


1. Using an electric mixer, beat butter and cream cheese until smooth.

2. Add in vanilla and confectioners sugar, 1 cup at a time, and beat until smooth and creamy. Spread frosting on top of cooled brownies in an even layer.

*For a fancier brownie topping, sprinkle toasted hazelnuts or crumbled candy bars (such as Butterfinger or toffy bars) over the cream cheese frosting.