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Salted Nutella Blondies Recipe

4.7 from 78 reviews

These Salted Nutella Blondies are a decadent twist on classic blondies, featuring layers of rich Nutella sandwiched between buttery, chewy batter, topped with a sprinkle of coarse sea salt for a perfect balance of sweet and salty flavors. Baked to a shiny, cracked finish, these bars are ideal for dessert or an indulgent snack.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup (2 sticks or 226 g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
  • 1 1/2 cups (300 g) light brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract

Additional

  • 1 cup (13 oz jar) Nutella
  • 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt for sprinkling on top (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×9-inch baking dish with parchment paper and spray it with nonstick spray to ensure the blondies do not stick after baking.
  2. Prepare dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. This ensures that the leavening agent and salt are evenly distributed throughout the flour for uniform texture and flavor.
  3. Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk the melted and cooled butter with the packed light brown sugar until combined. Then add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing well to incorporate all ingredients into a smooth batter.
  4. Combine wet and dry: Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients using a rubber spatula or wooden spoon. Stir gently by hand just until the batter comes together, taking care not to overmix to keep the blondies tender.
  5. Assemble layers: Pour half of the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish and spread it out with a spatula. Spoon the entire jar of Nutella over this first layer, spreading it evenly with an offset spatula. Then dollop the remaining batter on top of the Nutella and carefully spread it out smoothly with a rubber spatula to cover the Nutella layer.
  6. Bake blondies: Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the top has a shiny, cracked appearance and feels firm to the touch, indicating that the blondies are set.
  7. Finish and cool: Immediately sprinkle the top with coarse sea salt if using. Let the blondies cool completely on a wire rack before cutting them into 1 1/2 by 1 1/2-inch bars for serving.

Notes

  • Using room temperature eggs helps the batter blend more smoothly.
  • Ensure butter is melted but slightly cooled to avoid cooking the eggs prematurely when mixing.
  • If Nutella is too thick to spread easily, slightly warming it can help.
  • Coarse salt on top is optional but enhances the sweet and salty flavor contrast.
  • Store blondies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.

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