I have to confess, I am not much of a baker. But when I saw this recipe I knew even I could make it. NUTELLA BROWNIES! Must learn how to make, I did do-up the recipe a bit. The hardest part was trying to get ALL the Nutella out of the jar. Made these for my in-laws for Thanksgiving but they look so festive I think they are the perfect treat for the season!
Nutella Brownies
Makes 8 brownie cupcakes
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes plus 5 minutes resting
You will need:
1 jar (13 oz) of Nutella
2 eggs
10 tablespoons of flour
treat size candy of your choice (mine was Rolo)
Mix Nutella, eggs, and flour together. To make sure I got most of the Nutella out of the jar I used a mini spatula. Blend until smooth, no flour lumps.
While the oven is preheating to 350 degrees, set up 8 cupcake wrappers. I have red silicon ones because they don't stick and can be reused. Fill the wrappers about half way with batter. Place your candy of choice on top then cover up the candy with additional batter so it fills pretty much to the top.
Bake for 20 minutes then turn off the oven. Let the cupcakes sit for 5 - 7 minutes additionally in the oven.
Viola! Nutella brownie cupcakes. They are certainly very delicious this way but as you can see I frosted them and added sliced strawberries.
Vanilla Cream Cheese Frosting
Prep time: 5 minutes
You will need:
Cream cheese (I used reduced fat) - bring to room temparture
Marshmallow Cream
Vanilla extract
If you're only frosting the cupcakes, you will not need to use a full package of cream cheese BUT this "frosting" is also an amazing fruit dip or croissant spread.
Mix equal parts of cream cheese and marshmallow cream. I did this by doing equal scoops. Measure with your eyes, equal parts based on volume. Mix well then add a drop of vanilla extract.
This is ready for frosting once the cupcakes have cooled.
Hope this impressive and easy treat ends up at someone's holiday gathering this year!
