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When it comes to baking supplies, I am a hoarder. Whether we’re talking about cupcake liners, specialty pans, or candy – my cupboards are overflowing with all the goods. And sometimes inspiration just happens to slap me in the face – literally.
Last week, while making a feeble attempt at tidying my baking supplies, several packs of Ferrero Rocher chocolates flew out of the cupboard and straight into my face. In case you aren’t familiar with Ferrero Rocher, allow me to enlighten you. They are a layered chocolate candy that consists of a whole hazelnut surrounded by a smooth chocolate cream inside a wafer shell that is covered with chocolate and bits of hazelnuts. Seriously, how could stuffing these babies into a recipe possibly go wrong?
I immediately popped one into my mouth – ya know for quality control. I’m fairly certain they were buried in the depths of my cupboard since Christmas. (I told you I’ve got issues.) They tasted just fine, so I dropped the whole cleaning agenda and decided to instead create a little mess by making one incredible brownie.
As though rich, chocolate brownies stuffed with Ferrero Rocher chocolates weren’t enough, I had to take them to a completely different level by slathering on a layer of Nutella Frosting. Delightful? Absolutely. And completely worth enduring one extra day of Brian’s incessant nagging about the bulging cupboard door.
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Nutella Brownies
Ingredients:
4 ounces unsweetened chocolate; coarsely chopped
3/4 cup unsalted butter, cut into cubes
1 1/4 cups sugar
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup all-purpose flour
12 Ferrero Rocher candies, sliced in half
For the Nutella Buttercream
1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/3 cup Nutella
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons heavy cream
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with foil and spray with nonstick cooking spray.
2. Microwave chocolate and butter in a large bowl microwave-safe bowl at medium (50% power) for 3-4 minutes or until butter is melted.
3. Stir until chocolate is melted. Whisk in sugar, eggs, vanilla and salt. Gradually add in flour; stir until just combined.
4. Spread 1/2 the batter into prepared pan. Add an even layer of Ferrero Rocher candies and cover with remaining 1/2 of brownie batter. Bake for 30-35 minutes; do not over bake.
5. Remove to cooling rack to cool completely.
6. Prepare the Nutella Frosting. In a medium bowl with an electric hand mixer, cream the butter and Nutella until fully combined. Add in the vanilla extract, confectioners' sugar and heavy cream and mix on low speed until all sugar is incorporated. Turn mixer to medium-high speed and beat the frosting for about two minutes. The frosting will be thick, smooth and creamy. Frost cooled brownies and slice before serving.
Notes:
- Nutella Brownies are best served the day they are made, but will keep in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
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I found this recipe on Pinterest and couldn’t resist making it. Bad idea, these are soooo good but way to rich for me. Pinterest needs to come with warning labels.
Emily,
You are so right, Pinterest is dangerous! Thank you for stopping back to let us know how the recipe turned out and have a wonderful day!
Jamie
Oh my Nutella goodness! I just ate one. They are not worthy of just anyone to eat them. Amazing! Super rich brownies. My family is loving them! No need to worry about them lasting two days.
Pure genius!! :) And you don’t have issues – that is just the ‘creative process’ ;) Can’t wait to make these myself.
How do get the ferrero rocher chocolates to show like that in the picture? I know u slice them but how did u layer the slices into the batter? I want to cut the brownies an have the chocolates showing too like yours. Thanks please reply.
Hi! I was just wondering in the ingredients-the sugar. Is it 1 cup and 1/4 cup or is it just 1/4 ?
Kath-
The recipe calls for 1 and 1/4 cups of sugar. Sorry for the confusion. Good luck and have a great day!
-Jamie
I tried your Brownie recipe last nite and got it to work today. I got loads of compliments for the brownie and I just wanted to say thanks to you. I simply simply love your website and all the recipes you share. God bless and lov ya. You made my day.
These brownies are absolutely amazing. The nutella frosting is delicious. It would be good on anything. The brownies turned out fudgy and the addition of the Rocher makes them even better. Thanks for another delicious recipe.
I have made these a few times now.. my husband is crazy about them. These are the only brownies he wants now. Thanks for the recipe!
Valentina-
I’m so glad to hear you and your husband enjoyed the brownies. Thanks so much for coming back and leaving your feedback!
-Jamie
I was so excited to try this recipe. I’m a huge fan of nutella so there was no second guessing on trying the recipe. I tried it and honestly the brownies turned out okay for me. Not great but not bad either. The Nutella buttercream was too sweet for my taste. I guess for me I prefer dark chocolate brownies (Ghirardelli dark chocolate brownie mix). Next time I will use dark chocolate for this recipe. Regardless of these alterations for my preference taste, i enjoy your blog very much. So many good and tasty ideas i’m dying to try out!
I am aout to attempt this recipe… Hve been drooling over it for days….
Please can you tell me if this recipe can be doubled?
Rae-
I think the recipe will double just fine! Have a great day.
Jamie