Nutella chocolate fudge brownies

March 12, 10:59 PMProvidence Food ExaminerDonna Diegel

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World Nutella Day Brownies

Following in the tradition of World Nutella Day, bakers, cooks and bloggers chose recipes that reflected their own Nutella fantasies. The categories were wide open - dream up something with Nutella in it, Nutella on it, whirred in a blender with Nutella - as long as the recipe included Nutella. In other words, we could do whatever tickled our little Nutella fancies!  On February 5th, 2009, Nutella addicts all over the world took the world by storm by posting their Nutella creations on the very same day!

Not to be outdone or left out, I decided to participate with the rest of the world in creating something out of Nutella.  I didn't bother to browse through the other entrant's recipes, I knew exactly what I wanted. Brownies - just simple, but decadently rich, ooey, gooey, over-the-top, orgasmic Nutella Chocolate Fudge Brownies.

Nutella Chocolate Fudge Brownies Here's a few tips. I make my own brownies using a recipe that was used for many years in our bakery. It's a simple, but fudgy Chocolate Fudge Brownie Recipe. Swirl Nutella in the batter, along with a handful of Ghirardelli Milk Chocolate Chips. When the brownies come out of the oven,  let them cool down in the pan for about 15 minutes. While the brownies are still warm, spread as much Nutella over the top as you dare. Half a jar, a whole jar, it's totally up to you and your Nutella cravings! Decorate the brownies any way you like with chopped nuts, chocolate chips, chocolate jimmies or white chocolate drizzle!

If you're totally lazy and pressed for time, you can skip all the ingredients and use a store bought boxed brownie mix. Add all the goodies you like, bake, spread, decorate and eat! Easy-Peasy! Grab a cold glass of milk. You're gonna need it!

Chocolate Fudge Nutella Brownies

• 4 - one ounce squares unsweetened chocolate
• 1 cup butter (2 sticks)
• 2 1/2 cups sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 1 Tablespoons pure vanilla
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup unbleached white flour
• 1 cup chopped nuts and/or chocolate chips, optional
• 1/2 - 1 whole jar of Nutella

How To Make Nutella Chocolate Fudge Brownies:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Butter or spray and flour a 9 X 13 inch glass or non-stick baking pan.
• Melt unsweetened chocolate and butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Do not burn. Remove from heat.
• Using a wooden spoon or spatula, add sugar and stir until well mixed.
• Add eggs, vanilla and salt and beat well with a wooden spoon.
• Fold in flour and mix just until smooth. Do not overmix. This is also the time to fold in chopped nuts & chocolate chips.
• Pour into prepared pan.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 30-40 minutes or until knife comes out clean.
• Cool for about 15 minutes, then spread desired amount of Nutella over warm brownies.
• Sprinkle with more nuts, chips sprinkles or whatever else you like!
• Cool completely before cutting into squares.
• Yields from 16-24 servings depending on size.

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