These Nutella Fudge Brownies are decadent little bars with a dense brownie on the bottom, Nutella fudge in the middle and chocolate on top. You can’t go wrong with this chocolatey confection!
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Homemade Nutella Fudge Brownies
Do you ever have those days where you have all these things on your list to get done and you really think you’ll actually have time to accomplish them? Like, really. You’re sure it’ll all get done.
Then the end of the day comes along and you didn’t even get to half of it?
Then you’re like, well I need to feel better about all I accomplished so let’s add the things that I did that aren’t on the list so that I can cross them off too and feel more accomplished.
The story of my life. 🙂
So many things. ALL the things! So little time.
Fortunately, at the end of a long day of accomplishing many things (thought not ALL the things) there are bars like these to reward you for your hard work and a job well done. And really, is there any better reward than Nutella and chocolate? Fudge and brownie? I didn’t think so.
The brownie is a modified version of this very popular quick and easy brownie recipe on my site. They are so loved for two reasons – they are tasty and they are super easy to make. Of course not one to make things simple for myself, I decided to modify the brownie. The other one calls for oil and I decided to try it with butter. I also made a few other changes to make this brownie more fudgy and a little less cakey. The final brownie is perfectly dense and fudgy, without being too dense. Love.
The brownie is topped with fudge. Nutella fudge. I love all things Nutella. It always amazes me when Nutella actually makes it into a recipe and doesn’t just land straight in my mouth on a big fat spoon.
Please say you understand. 🙂
The fudge is easy to make by combining sweetened condensed milk, butter, chocolate and Nutella. Everything is melted and combined on the stove before being spread over the brownie.
I topped the bars with a little bit of chocolate. It’s note entirely necessary but I think it finishes it off well. There’s a touch of shortening mixed into the chocolate so that it’s not super hard to bite into on the bars. You could switch out the shortening for a tablespoon or two of heavy cream, if you prefer.
These bars are little bites of heaven and they are quite simple to make. They are fairly rich, so they go a long way. I tend to be someone who cuts big pieces, but you really don’t need big pieces of these bars. Fudge can have that effect. Fortunately for us that means the bars last longer! YAY!!
More Brownie Recipes
- Butterfinger Brownies
- Guinness Brownies
- Praline Pecan Brownies
- Ultimate Peanut Butter Fudge Brownies
Nutella Fudge Brownies
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Ingredients
Brownie
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter (melted, I use Challenge Butter)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 6 tbsp natural unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
Fudge
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 1/2 cups (9 oz | 254g) chocolate chips
- 1 cup chocolate-hazelnut spread (such as Nutella)
Topping
- 1 cup (6 oz | 169g) chocolate chips
- 1 tbsp shortening
Instructions
To Make the Brownie:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (176°C). Grease a 9×9 baking pan or line it with parchment paper or aluminum foil, which you can use to remove the brownies from the pan when they are done.
- Combine the butter, sugar and vanilla extract in a medium sized bowl.
- Add eggs and mix until well combined.
- Combine flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt in another medium sized bowl.
- Slowly add dry ingredients to the egg mixture until well combined.
- Pour the batter into the pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
Once the Brownie is Cooled, Make the Fudge:
- Combine sweetened condensed milk, butter, chocolate chips and Nutella in a metal or glass bowl. Set the bowl over a pot of simmering water.
- Stir mixture until everything is melted and smooth, then spread evenly over the brownies.
- Set brownies in refrigerator to set.
- Once set, add chocolate chips and shortening for topping to a microwave safe bowl. Microwave on 15 second increments until the chocolate and shortening are melted and smooth.
- Spread chocolate into an even layer over the fudge.
- The chocolate should cool quickly and become firm. Cut into bars.
- Store brownies in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Brownies are best for 2-3 days, but should be ok for up to 4-5 days.
Nutrition
The nutrition facts provided are calculated using a third-party tool and are estimates only. Actual nutritional content may vary based on the ingredients and brands you use, as well as portion sizes. For accurate results, please consult a registered dietitian or nutritionist.
Enjoy!
What kind of sugar did you use? Also i’m assuming it was plain/ all-purpose flour?
Thanks 🙂
Laura
Yes, all purpose flour and regular white granulated sugar.
I made these tonight! The whole family LOVED them!! I used peanut butter instead of shortening and it turned out fine. Will definitely make them again.
Hi,
I am going to make this amazing cake, but I have a question: How much time shuld I stir the fudge over the shimmering water, to get the right consistency? I’m affraid that the fudge layer will not set in the fridge (condensed milk and Nutella are quite liquid) and completely melt when I remove the whole cake from the fridge. I would like to take the cake to work, so I care about right structure of the cake.
Ps. I write from Poland, so my english may be not as proffesional as others, but I hope you will understand me!
Best regards,
Marta
I didn’t keep track of the amount of time. You just want to stir it until it’s melted, no longer. It should set fine.
Hi,
Just double checking whether these are all American measurements? I’m in Australia, so I’ll need to do conversions for everything. Thanks 🙂
Yes, they are american measurements.
How do you unmould the whole fudge brownie do u invert it as the top may get spoilt while unmoulding thanks
I have added some instructions to the beginning of the recipe to help with that.
Can you substitute something instead of the shortening?
Yes, butter would be fine.
If you are in Australia the substitute is either margarine (Flora) or the more authentic replacement is Copha – found in the butter section!
I don’t think Copha is anything like shortening – except the color!
For combining butter eggs fo i have to use beater or whisk?
I usually just do make brownies by hand with a whisk.
What is shortening?..
It’s a butter replacement. You could use butter instead, if you prefer. The shortening just is more stable.
If you are in Australia the substitute is either margarine (Flora) or the more authentic replacement is Copha – found in the butter section!
Bronte ….. thanks for sharing that little titbit – I never knew that about Copha
Is there any tricks to cutting these amazing looking brownies – i know with caramel squares i need to dip a knife in hot water to stop the top chocolate layer from shattering into lots of untidy pieces? Any tips welcome or is it straight forward to cut?
I believe these were pretty cold and firm when I cut into them. I just used a sharp serrated knife. Certainly a warm knife might help.
I love Nutella too! I make my own and sometimes it doesn’t even make it to the jar!!
Hi! This looks absolutely good! Question, what kind of chocolate chips did you use? Can I use semi-sweet chocolate chips both for the fudge and the topping? If I don’t have shortening, can I use butter instead? Can’t wait to make this! Thanks!
Yes, I used semi-sweet chocolate chips. And the butter should be fine. Enjoy them!
Lindsay, I have just the people to make these luscious little lovelies for, and they’re coming over this very evening! I better get busy!
Love how rich and fudgy these look! Love that nutella fudge layer!
these Nutella brownies are sound is delicious, the presentation is totaly perfect
These brownies look so decadent! I want to sink my teeth into one!
I hope you are packing one of these in your suitcase, along with the cake I requested earlier this week!
These brownies are CRAZY. That layer on top just makes me want to crawl into a hole with the entire batch and live there.
The to-do list is an ever-present thing, isn’t it? Wish we could escape from it for just a few days, but nope!