The 4-Ingredient Nutella Brownies My Kids Beg for Every Friday

The 4-Ingredient Nutella Brownies My Kids Beg for Every Friday

There are some recipes that earn a permanent spot in your weekly rotation, and these four-ingredient Nutella brownies are exactly that. Rich, fudgy, and topped with a silky smooth chocolate spread, they look like something you'd spend hours making — but the truth is, they come together in minutes with ingredients you probably already have at home.

Every Friday afternoon when the kids walk through the door, tired and ready to unwind after a long school week, these brownies are waiting for them. It has become a tradition in our house, and honestly, I wouldn't have it any other way. If you haven't tried making brownies with Nutella as the star ingredient, you are in for a genuine surprise.

Why Only 4 Ingredients Works So Well

Nutella is doing the heavy lifting here. It brings the chocolate flavor, the fat, and even some of the sweetness all in one jar. Combined with eggs for structure and a little flour to hold everything together, you end up with a batter that bakes into the most wonderfully dense and moist brownie you have ever tasted. The frosting on top? More Nutella, spread on while the brownies are still slightly warm so it melts into a glossy, irresistible layer.

Ingredients

• 1 cup Nutella (plus extra for frosting)
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Method

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8 inch baking pan with foil or parchment paper and lightly grease it.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the Nutella and eggs. Whisk together until the mixture is completely smooth and well blended.
3. Add the flour and salt to the bowl and stir gently until just combined. Do not overmix — a few strokes is all you need.
4. Pour the batter into your prepared baking pan and spread it out evenly using a spatula.
5. Bake for 20 to 22 minutes, or until the edges are set and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs attached.
6. Remove from the oven and allow the brownies to cool for about 10 minutes. While they are still slightly warm, spread a generous layer of Nutella over the top as your frosting.
7. Let the brownies cool completely before slicing into squares and serving.

Tips for the Best Results

Do not overbake these brownies. They will look slightly underdone when you pull them out of the oven, but they continue to set as they cool, which is exactly what gives them that gorgeous fudgy center. If you prefer a slightly cakier texture, add one extra egg to the batter.

For an extra special treat, sprinkle a small pinch of flaky sea salt over the Nutella frosting while it is still warm. The contrast of salty and sweet takes these brownies to an entirely new level that both kids and adults will absolutely love.

Make It Your Own

Once you have mastered the base recipe, the possibilities are endless. Stir a handful of chopped hazelnuts or chocolate chips into the batter before baking. Press a few mini marshmallows into the top during the last five minutes in the oven. Swirl a spoonful of peanut butter through the batter before it goes in. However you customize them, the result is always something worth coming home to.