Are you ready to experience a chocolate sensation that will make your taste buds dance with pure delight? These aren't just ordinary brownies - they're a decadent journey of rich dark chocolate and crunchy hazelnuts that will transform your dessert game forever! Imagine sinking your teeth into a perfectly fudgy, intensely chocolatey square that's crisp on the outside and molten on the inside - a dessert so irresistible, it'll have everyone begging for your secret recipe.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Total Time: 40 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 16 brownies
Ingredients
- 1 cup hazelnuts, chopped
- 1 cup dark chocolate, chopped
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x9 inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal of the brownies.
- In a medium saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over low heat. Once melted, remove from heat and add the chopped dark chocolate. Stir until the chocolate is completely melted and the mixture is smooth.
- Add the sugar to the chocolate mixture and stir well until fully combined. The mixture should be glossy and slightly cooled.
- In a separate bowl, beat the two large eggs together. Once beaten, add the eggs to the chocolate mixture along with the vanilla extract. Stir until everything is well incorporated.
- Sift the all-purpose flour and salt together in another bowl. Gradually fold the flour mixture into the chocolate mixture using a spatula. Be careful not to overmix; stir just until you no longer see dry flour.
- Gently fold in the chopped hazelnuts, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Be careful not to overbake, as you want the brownies to remain fudgy.
- Once baked, remove the brownies from the oven and allow them to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then, transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, cut the brownies into 16 squares. Serve them as they are, or dust with powdered sugar for an elegant touch.
- Enjoy your fudgy hazelnut dark chocolate brownies with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream, if desired!
Tips
- Use high-quality dark chocolate for the most intense flavor profile.
- Make sure your butter and chocolate are melted together smoothly to create a silky base.
- Do not overmix the batter - this can lead to tough, dense brownies.
- Check your brownies early - the toothpick test is crucial. A few moist crumbs mean perfectly fudgy brownies.
- Allow brownies to cool completely before cutting for clean, neat squares.
- For extra indulgence, toast your hazelnuts before adding them to enhance their nutty flavor.
- Store brownies in an airtight container to maintain their moisture and freshness.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 244kcal
Carbohydrates: g
Protein: g
Fat: g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: 40mg
