Chocolate Hazelnut Brownies

Name: Chocolate Hazelnut Brownies
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 16 brownies.
Ingredients: 3/4 cup butter, cubed; 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, coarsely chopped; 3 large eggs; 2 cups sugar; 1/3 cup Nutella; 1/4 cup hazelnut liqueur; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1-1/4 cups coarsely chopped hazelnuts, toasted, divided

Toasted nuts, Nutella and liqueur transform fudgy homemade brownies into a hazelnut-lover’s dream. They’re perfect for a casual meal on Christmas Eve or as a yummy gift.

Ingredients

3/4 cup butter, cubed
4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, coarsely chopped
3 large eggs
2 cups sugar
1/3 cup Nutella
1/4 cup hazelnut liqueur
1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon salt
1-1/4 cups coarsely chopped hazelnuts, toasted, divided

Directions

Preheat oven to 325°. In a microwave, melt butter and chocolate; stir until smooth. Cool slightly. In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar. Stir in Nutella and liqueur. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to chocolate mixture. Fold in 1 cup nuts.
Transfer to a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Sprinkle with remaining nuts. Bake 30-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs (do not overbake). Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.