Salted Nutella Blondies
Salted Nutella blondies have hazelnut chocolate spread between layers of buttery, brown sugar blondies. They are a decadent dessert bar that satisfies your sweet tooth!
“Ooey gooey goodness” best describes these salted Nutella blondies. My go-to blondie recipe is kicked up a notch with a layer of Nutella and a sprinkle of sea salt. The hazelnut chocolate spread is the perfect complement to buttery, sweet blondies.
So why should you make these blondies? Well, if you’re a Nutella fan you will certainly love these bars because Nutella is the star ingredient. Also, these bars are fairly easy to make. Learn how to make a blondie batter base and layer Nutella in the center. That’s it!
How to make Nutella blondies
You will need the following ingredients to make Nutella blondies: flour, baking soda, salt, butter, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla and Nutella. Start by making the blondies…
- Combine the dry ingredients: Whisk the flour, baking soda and salt together in a bowl.
- Mix together the wet ingredients: Melt the butter and mix it together with the brown sugar. Add the eggs and then the vanilla. Stir until everything is incorporated.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients: Stir the flour mixture into the egg mixture. Avoid over mixing.
- Assembly: Spread half the mixture into an 8×8 baking pan lined with parchment paper. Spread Nutella on top. Carefully spread remaining blondie batter on top of Nutella.
- Bake: Bake blondies at 350 F for 35 minutes. Cool completely before cutting and serving.
Do you love blondies? Try my classic blondies recipe made with pecans and white chocolate chips!
Frequently Asked Questions
Nutella blondies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. If you are in a warmer climate, I suggest storing the blondies in the refrigerator as the bars are gooey.
Nutella blondies can also stored in the freezer. Cool blondies completely and do not cut. Remove from pan, then tightly wrap with plastic wrap and then aluminum foil. Store on a flat surface in the freezer for up to 3 months. Defrost in the refrigerator before cutting and serving.
I suggest warming the Nutella in the microwave fo 15 seconds so it’s a thinner consistency and easier to spread on top of the batter. Make sure there is no aluminum foil from the lid on the jar or transfer to a microwave-safe bowl.
Make sure the blondies are completely cooled before cutting into them. They need time to set so the Nutella doesn’t ooze out. If you’re still having trouble, place the blondies in the refrigerator for 10 to 15 minutes before cutting.
More Nutella recipes
Do you love Nutella? Then you should definitely try my peanut butter Nutella thumbprints. Peanut butter is the perfect pair for Nutella! Also popular, are nutella brownies. They are thick and rich, with plenty of hazelnut chocolate flavor. If you are looking for cake, try Nutella cheesecake or Nutella lava cupcakes!
I mean, c’mon. That gooey goodness is just waiting to be eaten, especially with the sprinkle of sea salt on top. The salty sweet combo brings out the brown sugar butter combo and the hazelnut notes in the Nutella.
And there you have it… Nutella-stuffed salted blondies!
Salted Nutella Blondies
Ingredients
- 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks or 226 g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
- 1 ½ cups (300 g) light brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup (13 oz jar) Nutella¹
- ½ teaspoon coarse salt for sprinkling on top, (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350° F. Line an 9×9 baking dish with parchment paper and spray with nonstick spray. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
- In a separate large bowl, mix together melted butter and brown sugar using a whisk. Add eggs and vanilla and mix until combined. Using a rubber spatula or wooden spoon, add the flour mixture to the egg mixture and stir by hand just until combined.
- Pour half the batter into prepared pan and use the rubber spatula to evenly spread the top. Pour Nutella over the bottom layer of batter (see notes). Spread evenly with an offset spatula. Use a large spoon to spread dollops of remaining batter over the NUtella. Use a rubber spatula to spread smooth.
- Bake at 350° F for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the top is shiny and cracked, and feels firm to the touch. Sprinkle with sea salt immediately and cool completely on a wire rack. Cut into 1 1/2 by 1 1/2-inch bars and serve.
