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: Rich Nutella Fudge Brownies sliced into squares showing three chocolate layers on white marble surface
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Nutella Fudge Brownies

Dense, fudgy brownies with a rich Nutella chocolate fudge layer and a glossy chocolate topping. Three layers of pure chocolate heaven. Ready in under an hour.
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Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 58 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3/4 cup 170g unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup 200g granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup 95g all-purpose flour
  • 6 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/4 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
For the Nutella Fudge Layer
  • 1 can 14 oz / 397g sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 1/2 cups 254g semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup Nutella
For the Chocolate Topping
  • 1 cup 169g chocolate chips
  • 1 tbsp shortening or refined coconut oil

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (176°C). Grease or line a 9×9 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, mix melted butter, sugar, and vanilla extract until combined. Add eggs and whisk until smooth and glossy.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
  4. Add dry ingredients into the wet mixture and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Pour batter into prepared pan and spread evenly.
  6. Bake for 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs. Let brownies cool completely.
  7. To make the fudge layer, combine sweetened condensed milk, butter, chocolate chips, and Nutella in a heatproof bowl over simmering water.
  8. Stir constantly until smooth, thick, and glossy.
  9. Pour fudge over cooled brownies and spread evenly. Refrigerate for 20–30 minutes until set.
  10. Melt chocolate chips and shortening in the microwave using 15-second intervals, stirring between each interval.
  11. Spread melted chocolate topping evenly over the fudge layer.
  12. Let topping set, then slice into bars and serve.

Notes

  • For the cleanest slices, refrigerate the brownies for at least 30 minutes before cutting.
  • Use good-quality chocolate and cocoa powder for the richest flavor.
  • Don’t overbake the brownie layer — slightly underbaked brownies stay extra fudgy after chilling.
  • A parchment-lined pan makes removing and slicing the brownies much easier.
  • If your chocolate topping starts cracking while slicing, let the brownies sit at room temperature for 5–10 minutes first.
  • These Nutella Fudge Brownies taste even better the next day once all the layers fully set together.