Salted Nutella blondies uses a chewy blondie recipe with the addition of Nutella dollops and a sprinkle of sea salt on top.
“Ooey gooey goodness” best describes these salted Nutella blondies. My go-to blondie recipe is kicked up a notch with dollops of Nutella and a sprinkle of sea salt.
Blondies are climbing to the top of my favorite dessert list. The brown sugar buttery goodness is wooing my tastebuds. I really didn’t think I could like a chocolateless dessert this much. But of course I go and add chocolate to it anyway.
And not just any chocolate—Nutella. I took my perfect blondies and introduced them to Nutella. And you know what? It was just what these blondies needed.
The hazelnut chocolate spread found its way into the blondie batter in just the right way. I melted the chocolate hazelnut spread slightly (about 15 seconds in the microwave) so it was easily spreadable. After spreading half the blondie batter into the baking pan, I topped it with a generous spread of Nutella.
And when the blondies go into the oven, the Nutella stays pretty much right where you put it. So when you cut the blondies, each bar gets its own Nutella surprise.
And fair warning, these blondies are SUPER gooey (if you couldn’t tell from the photo). I advise waiting until they are completely cooled before cutting. Let the Nutella get settled in its new home before introducing it to the neighbors a.k.a. your stomach.
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
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks or 226 g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
- 2 cups (300 g) light brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
- 1 cup (13 oz jar) Nutella¹
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt for sprinkling on top (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350° F. Line an 9x9 baking dish with parchment paper and spray with nonstick spray. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder 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.¹ Spread evenly with an offset spatula. Pour second half of batter on top and gently smooth over with the rubber spatula.²
- Bake at 350° F for 35 to 37 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.
Notes
CakePants says
Whoa, these look seriously irresistible even withOUT the Nutella, but with it?! I need these in my life ASAP. Were your neighbors banging on your door demanding to know what smelled so delicious…?
judigraber says
I should never look at recipes like this when I’m hungry? Sounds fabulous and I love that you used Nutella – just ran out and need to buy some more. Thanks for coming to Fiesta Friday and sharing your blondies with us.
Laurie says
Great variation of a classic! Thanks so much for sharing your recipe with us at Snickerdoodle Create-Bake-Make Link Party! Pinned.
Michelle says
Sounds amazing!
Gooey or not….I’m not sure I could wait!
Thanks!
Michelle
Layla says
Are these really made in a 9×9? And yield 25?
Haley says
Hi Layla – Yes, that is how I made them. You of course can cut them into bigger squares and make 16. I like smaller squares as these are really rich.
Foreignfee says
Can anyone tell me the calories on these brownies?
Laura says
This is the calorie countdown for the Blondies I got it from Sparkpeople,com. It is a weight loss website. If you want something lighter then decrease the sugar in it and make it in a bigger pan.
Calories 221.9
Total Fat 10.6 g
Saturated Fat 6.0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4 g
Monounsaturated Fat 2.3 g
Cholesterol 34.8 mg
Sodium 158.1 mg
Potassium 82.5 mg
Total Carbohydrate 37.0 g
Dietary Fiber 0.3 g
Sugars 23.2 g
Protein 1.9
Dani m says
Oh. My. God. These are insanely good. Rich, decadent. Wow. Thanks for a great recipe! These will surely be a hit at the cookout I’m going to tomorrow! Had to try 1 to make sure though…
So after trying 1, I have these thoughts to the next baker:
I made the mistake of not measuring exactly 1 cup of Nutella, and used most of the 13oz container. Too much Nutella. Do not make that mistake! Also, I didn’t salt the top at the end, and I would argue there’s no need to. The recipe is perfect! And lends the perfect salt to sweet ratio! Awesome!
So rich. Cut them small! And definitely wait until it’s completely cooled!
Cat says
Oh my. These look incredible! As someone who is Nutella obsessed I have to try these! I’ve never tried blondies before so it is only right that these should be my first 🙂
Jennifer Schirmer says
Have you ever doubled the recipe…. I like to use a 16 x 2 sheet pan for desserts .. or maybe a 9 x 13 …. or should I play it safe and do a couple of little square pans ?
Haley says
Hi Jennifer – I have not doubled this recipe before. The batter is somewhat thick so it may be a little hard to spread over a large pan. I would play it safe and do a couple of square pans!
Margot says
I followed the recipe exactly and sprinkled half with the sea salt and half without as I wasn’t sure which my boyfriend would prefer. 30 minutes in the oven worked for me (may take out a minute earlier next time) and they cooled for 3 hrs. I am not a Nutella eater, but he proclaimed these to be “the best brownies” he had ever eaten!! Time to stock up on Nutella…
Northern mommie says
When I showed my bestie this recipe we were enjoying a late night glass of wine and pretty soon we were making this recipe at 11:00 at night! By far the best thing I have tasted I followed it to a T but cut it into only 9 squares cause I am a fatty!
julie says
made these last night, they turned out to be super cakey and not gooey at all. followed the recipe. Have any idea why?
Margot says
Julie – Did you scoop the flour (packing it in) or do you fill your measuring cup with a spoon and then level it? If it is the scooping way, you may have too much flour. Just a thought!
Bintu | Recipes From A Pantry says
These look so gooey and delicious – I love the additions of Nutella and sea salt, I can imagine it makes for an amazing flavour!
Caroline says
These look so good! I haven’t really made blondies, for whatever reason, but clearly that needs to change.
Veena Azmanov says
Oh my goodness this look absolutely amazing! It truly looks delicious! Its fantastic! I can’t WAIT to try this! Thank you for this great recipe! So YUMMY!!!
Ginny says
Those layers look so good! I can just imagine the delicious bite. Thanks so much!
April says
These look so delicious! I bet they were amazing. Sadly, I’ve never had nutella. I know, I know. I will be getting some on my next trip to the grocery store!
Northernmommie says
You changed your recipe! Personally I prefer the frozen dollop version better I will have to write it down while I remember it! Thanks again for this amazing recipe!
Haley says
Hi there! I added that step back in the notes so you have it for future reference. I had feedback from readers that simply pouring the Nutella is easier and just as tasty!
Julija says
I noticed that, too! Thought I was going crazy, but if you saw it, too, I’m good . Thanks for commenting. These ARE very good.
Ohlala says
Here’s a thought…don’t wait until the Blondies are cooled, try scooping on some icecream and eating them straight out of the pan 😉
Gisela says
These are wonderful brownies. Not at all time consuming, well worth making. My company loved them.
KcJones says
This recipe was good. I tend to like a thicker brownie/bar so I doubled the blondie batter but I kept the nutella the same as the recipe says.
Marija says
Oooooohhhhh, these look scrumptious! Have you ever tried to freeze them? I’d love to make a double batch and freeze some, but not sure how they would hold up. Thanks!
April says
The video shows baking soda but your recipe states baking powder. Which one is to be used?
Haley says
Baking soda. Apologies for the error!
Sandy says
Can you freeze these? I want to make them for Christmas.