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Cherry Nutella Brownies

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Gorgeous Trini is on Faces of Beauty today!

 

After yesterday’s post you didn’t think I would just let go of the Nutella-cherry jam combo, did you?  Especially since I bought a 2-pack of it at CostCo this week as a “surprise present” for Nate 🙂  I told you guys, first loves never die…and this is definitely a first love.

I think it’s pretty clear where my inspiration for these brownies came from, and I have to say I don’t know if I can ever EVER go back to regular old brownies again.

 

OK, that’s a lie.

 

The thing is these brownies brought us together as a family too.  Nate and I both had rough days yesterday, but the moment he asked if I needed help chopping hazelnuts (which I did) everything changed.  Plus he got to use his new cleaver.  His name is Bruce.

 

Look at Bruce go!

In all seriousness though baking these was a family affair and for that I’m so thankful.  That’s just another thing I love about food – the ability to bring others together around a common goal:  to EAT!  The brownies are luscious, chewy, perfectly chocolate-y and Nutella-y, and finish with a little tart from the jam and crunch from the hazelnuts.  Make it for family and friends or just yourself.  I won’t tell.

CHERRY NUTELLA BROWNIES

  • 2 sticks butter, room temperature
  • 1 3/4 cups sugar
  • 1 cup Nutella
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 Tbsp vanilla
  • 2 1/2 cups flour
  • pinch salt
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 cup + 1/4 cup toasted hazelnuts (filberts), skinned and chopped
  • 1 cup cherry preserves (I use Bonne Maman)
  • 3/4 cup chocolate chips
  • 6 Tbsp heavy whipping cream

Preheat oven to 350.  Grease a 9×13 pan with butter.  In a bowl cream together the butter and sugar.  Add the Nutella, eggs, and vanilla and mix until smooth and creamy.  In another bowl sift together the flour, salt, and baking powder.  Add to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.  Gently fold in the 1 cup of hazelnuts.  Pour into the pan and smooth the top with a spatula.  Bake for 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.  Let cool for 10 minutes then top with cherry preserves.  While the brownies + cherry preserves is cooling, bring the cream to a simmer in a heavy-bottomed pan over medium low heat.  Once it’s simmering remove from heat and stir in the chocolate chips until smooth.  Drizzle over the cherry preserves and top with remaining 1/4 cup hazelnuts.

Y’all, the photo doesn’t even do it justice.  These are truly fantastic and are sure to rekindle love.  Just sayin’…

 

Enjoy!

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  1. TheSceneFromMe says

    December 5, 2010 at 6:16 pm

    You are right, one cannot go wrong with Nutella! I love that stuff too. Sometimes on a spoon, alone!

    Reply
  2. Mary says

    December 4, 2010 at 8:01 am

    I first tasted Nutella on a trip in Italy…one word “YUM”. It goes with everything.

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  3. What Kate Ate says

    December 2, 2010 at 8:42 pm

    Oh my Heather! I think youve outdone yourself! These sound to-die-for!

    Reply
  4. Runeatrepeat says

    December 2, 2010 at 6:16 pm

    Ben always gets mad at me for not buying Nutella, but I know I would end up eating it – not him!

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  5. Jenn from Much to My Delight says

    December 2, 2010 at 5:40 pm

    Please don’t force me to go out and purchase my first jar of Nutella ever. I’ve managed to avoid it for so many years. And now this. And yes, I scrolled down to read about your croissant-jam-Nutella sandwich of wonder too. My thighs are not very pleased with you right now, young lady!

    Reply
  6. Danny says

    December 2, 2010 at 5:06 pm

    I basically love eveything that is made out of Nutella. The brownies in the last picture look really terrific!

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  7. kbwood says

    December 2, 2010 at 4:53 pm

    ohhhhh heather!! COME HERE AND MAKE THESE FOR ME!! 🙂

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  8. Heather @ Get Healthy with Heather says

    December 2, 2010 at 4:45 pm

    I got the double pack of nutella at costco too for my hubby! It made him very happy.

    I bet these would too. They sound amazing, really amazing 🙂

    Reply
  9. LiveForTheRun says

    December 2, 2010 at 2:20 pm

    GET IN MY MOUTH. Where’s my milk? These look insanely delish.

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  10. Rachel @ The Avid Appetite says

    December 2, 2010 at 2:05 pm

    Ugh Nutella + cherry…yum! I’m wishing I had this for an afternoon snack right about now…

    I also love cooking with my husband! It’s so fun 🙂

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  11. Alicia @Addsomesprinkles says

    December 2, 2010 at 1:14 pm

    Those look great! Cute blog too 🙂

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  12. lindsay says

    December 2, 2010 at 9:28 am

    this could be dangerous, my hubs and I LOVE LOVE nutella!! 😉

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  13. Liz @ Tip Top Shape says

    December 2, 2010 at 9:08 am

    I’m not a huge fan of cherry in things but I think I would eat ANYTHING with nutella in it 😀

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  14. emily (a nutritionist eats) says

    December 2, 2010 at 8:35 am

    Oooh, add nutella to anything and I’m there!! Yum

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  15. Natalia - a side of simple says

    December 2, 2010 at 8:21 am

    Nutella totally counts as a breakfast food for me. So that makes these brownies breakfast, too…right? 🙂

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  16. Tabitha (From Single to Married) says

    December 2, 2010 at 7:59 am

    That is one serious cleaver! And the brownies look good too. 🙂 Glad they helped!

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  17. Anna @ Newlywed, Newly Veg says

    December 2, 2010 at 7:56 am

    Yes. Just…yes.

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  18. Salah says

    December 2, 2010 at 7:51 am

    I could eat a whole jar of nutella right now….and then have a brownie or two on the side 🙂 hahaha

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  19. Stephanie @cookinfanatic says

    December 2, 2010 at 7:47 am

    Love nutella!!! I bet it’s delicious with cherry too, these look so good!

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  20. Window On The Prairie says

    December 2, 2010 at 7:20 am

    Wonderful Idea. If you don’t have Nutella, can peanut butter be substituted? Thanks,
    Suzanne

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    • Heather says

      December 2, 2010 at 8:13 am

      It sure can! Peanut butter would be great in this!

      Reply
  21. Emily says

    December 2, 2010 at 7:14 am

    See!? There is nothing Nutella can’t fix!

    Reply
  22. Meg says

    December 2, 2010 at 7:13 am

    Wow, these look amazing and so festive!

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  23. Estela @ Weekly Bite says

    December 2, 2010 at 7:09 am

    I need one of these now! Like right now!

    Gorgeous photos!

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  24. Heather C says

    December 2, 2010 at 7:07 am

    Oh, Heather – you created something wonderful here….
    We have a whole jar of Nutella, barely opened ( I love it; D? Obsessed), and these look and sound SO good! I’m always looking for brownie alterations, because I’m not usually a fan of the plain option. Definitely bookmarking this! 🙂

    Reply
  25. Jessica @ How Sweet says

    December 2, 2010 at 7:01 am

    I could go for a brownie this morning. Mmmmm.

    Reply
  26. Paul jennette says

    December 2, 2010 at 7:00 am

    I am in!! Love the fact that you used Nutella for your brownies. Sounds absolutely delightful. I’m going to pass this one on to my wife who does all the baking in this house.

    Reply
  27. Tracey @ I'm Not Superhuman says

    December 2, 2010 at 6:52 am

    As soon as you said Nutella brownies, I was sold. The rest is just the cherry on top. Har de har har. 😉

    Reply

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