These Nutella Chocolate Brownies are rich, chocolate-forward, and baked right in a cast iron skillet for easy prep and family-style serving. They're easy to slice and serve, making them a great option for family desserts any night of the week.
This is one of those brownies I make when I want something homemade without turning it into a whole project. If you enjoy classic brownie recipes with rich chocolate flavor, this one fits right in and always disappears fast.
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- Why You'll Love This Nutella Chocolate Brownie Recipe
- Key Ingredients for Nutella Brownies Recipe
- Ingredient Substituitons
- Variations on Nutella Chocolate Brownies
- Tips for Fudgy Skillet Brownies
- How to Store and Reheat
- Serving Suggestions for Nutella Chocolate Brownies
- More Recipes You'll Love
- 📖 Recipe
- 💬 Comments
Why You'll Love This Nutella Chocolate Brownie Recipe
Deep chocolate: Nutella and cocoa powder work together for bold chocolate flavor that tastes bakery-worthy.
Crispy edges, fudgy center: baking the brownies in a skillet gives you crisp edges with a tender fudgy middle.
Family favorite: these brownies slice cleanly into portions, making them easy to serve for family desserts and casual gatherings.
Key Ingredients for Nutella Brownies Recipe
See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and instructions.
- Nutella: brings rich chocolate-hazelnut flavor and helps keep the brownies soft and dense.
- Unsalted butter: adds richness and helps the brownies bake evenly in the skillet.
- Coconut sugar & granulated sugar: a mix that adds depth without overpowering the chocolate.
- White whole wheat flour: gives structure without tasting heavy or grainy.
- Cocoa powder: boosts the chocolate flavor and balances the sweetness.
- Chocolate chips: dark and white chips add contrast and pockets of melted chocolate.
Ingredient Substituitons
- Swap white whole wheat flour for all-purpose flour if thats what you have.
- Use all granulated sugar in place of coconut sugar.
- Semi-sweet chocolate chips can replace either the dark or white chips.
Variations on Nutella Chocolate Brownies
- Brownie sundae: serve warm brownies topped with vanilla ice cream and chocolate sauce.
- Nut crunch: add chopped hazelnuts or walnuts to the batter for texture.
- Espresso boost: stir in 1 teaspoon espresso powder to deepen the chocolate flavor.
Tips for Fudgy Skillet Brownies
- Bake just until the center is set; a few soft crumbs on a toothpick keep the brownies tender.
- Let the skillet cool slightly before slicing so the brownies hold their shape.
- Use a 10-inch cast iron skillet for even baking and the right thickness.
How to Store and Reheat
Store leftover brownies covered at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 4 days.
Reheat individual portions briefly in the microwave or warm the skillet in a low oven until heated through.
Serving Suggestions for Nutella Chocolate Brownies
Serve these Nutella Chocolate Brownies warm for a family dessert night alongside a scoop of homemade vanilla ice cream after dinner.
More Recipes You'll Love
If you enjoy brownies and Nutella, you might want to try my Chocolate Hazelnut Potstickers. For a classic brownie recipe you must try my Chocolate Fudge Brownies. These Hazelnut Shortbread Cookies are delicious dipped in chocolate and sprinkled with fleur de sel, and these Hazelnut Thumbprint Cookies, rolled in chopped nuts and baked then filled with a spoonful of Nutella.
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📖 Recipe
Nutella Chocolate Brownies
Equipment
- 10" Cast Iron Skillet
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Ingredients
- ½ cup Nutella
- ½ cup unsalted butter , room temperature
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup coconut sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1½ teaspoon vanilla
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1½ cups white whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- ¼ cup dark chocolate chips
- ¼ cup white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
- In large mixing bowl, using an electric hand mixer, cream together Nutella and butter.
- Add sugars and vanilla and mix until well combined. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- In a separate bowl, sift together flour, salt, baking powder, and cocoa. Gradually add to nutella mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Spray a 10" cast iron skillet with cooking spray. Spread brownie batter in pan. Top with dark and vanilla chips.
- Bake for 25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted into center of brownie.
Caroline | carolinescooking says
I've got skillet brownies on my to try list and this might have to go to the top!
Just Jo says
Oh I really love the look of these - and what a great way to break your baked good self-imposed fast 😉 I love Nutella (maybe check out my Nutella Raspberry Gooey Cakes on my blog?) and these brownies look wonderful. Coconut sugar is beautiful isn't it? 😀
Felesha says
You had me at Nutella! I'm so into this dessert! Thanks for sharing.
Ramona W says
I love that you made this in an iron skillet. I need to bake more using mine now!! The brownie looks amazing... I just want to dig right into it. 🙂
Christine says
I love using my cast iron skillet, especially for desserts! This chocolate brownie dessert looks amazing!
Kathryn @ Family Food on the Table says
Thank you for bringing National Nutella Day to my attention and I will certainly be celebrating with this massive brownie 🙂 I don't know how you managed to give the rest away - it looks addictive and I think we'd have to devour the whole thing! Can't wait to try it!
Charla @ That Girl Cooks Healthy says
Oh wow, I really wish I wasn't detoxing this month. This nutella brownie is practically begging me to eat it, wonderful pictures to accompany your recipe.