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    Home » Recipes » Bars & Brownies

    Nutella Blondies

    Published: Feb 9, 2021 · Modified: Jan 28, 2023 by Beth Sachs · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases · 18 Comments

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    Dense, soft, and fudgy, these easy Nutella Blondies take just a few minutes to throw together and will definitely fix your sugar craving!

    Delicious on their own or served with ice cream, you are not going to want to miss this recipe!

    Nutella blondies cut into bars.

    Didn't think you could improve on Nutella blondies? Think again, as we've supercharged these glorious blondie bars with mini peanut butter cups AND white chocolate chips for a taste sensation!

    Love blondies? Check out my fudgy cranberry white chocolate blondies too!

    Jump to:
    • ✔️ Why should you try it?
    • 🥘 Ingredients
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 💭 Top tips
    • 🍴 Serving suggestions
    • 📖 Variations
    • 🥡 Storage
    • ❓ FAQS
    • 😋Related recipes
    • Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    ✔️ Why should you try it?

    • Easy and quick to make.
    • Perfect for bake sales and parties.
    • Supercharged with mini peanut butter cups and white chocolate chips.
    • Dense and fudgy.
    • Can be frozen.
    • Made in one bowl.

    🥘 Ingredients

    Ingredients for nutella blondies.
    • Nutella - the star of the show in these gorgeous Nutella cookie bar blondies.
    • Butter - unsalted butter is best and needs to be melted.
    • Caster Sugar - I used golden caster sugar but ordinary caster sugar can also be used.
    • Light Brown Sugar - helps give the blondies a lovely fudgy texture. You can substitute it with dark brown sugar if you prefer.
    • Eggs - 2 large free-range eggs.
    • Vanilla Extract
    • Flour - white plain (all-purpose) flour is what you need for the recipe.
    • White Chocolate Chips - or use milk chocolate chips.
    • Mini Peanut Butter Cups - or use peanut butter chips instead and/or add more chocolate chips.

    🔪 Instructions

    The recipe card with ingredient quantities and detailed instructions can be found at the bottom of the post

    One: Melt the butter in a microwave safe bowl and allow to cool for a minute or two.

    Two: Beat in the caster sugar and light brown sugar until pale and fluffy. By hand this will take about 3-4 minutes.

    Three: Beat in the eggs until combined.

    Four: Add the plain flour and vanilla extract and beat until combined.

    Step by step photo instructions for making nutella blondies.

    Five: Fold through the mini peanut butter cups and chocolate chips.

    Six: Spoon the mixture into a small brownie tin or 20cm square baking tin.

    Seven: Dollop Nutella (which has been softened slightly for 10 seconds in the microwave) on top of the blondie batter.

    Eight: Use a skewer to make swirls of Nutella through the blondie. Bake in the oven for 30 minutes. Leave to cool before cutting into squares.

    Step by step photo instructions for making nutella cookie bars.

    💭 Top tips

    • The hardest part about making these blondies is leaving them long enough to cool. To speed up the process I recommend placing them in your freezer for 30 minutes or your fridge for an hour, before cutting them into bars.
    • To get those clean-cut lines, make sure the blondies are cool, and use a long sharp knife to cut them. Wipe the knife clean (be careful when doing this!) between each cut.

    🍴 Serving suggestions

    The blondies are great served as an after-school snack with a glass of milk. I also serve them for dessert with honeycomb ice cream and chocolate sauce. You can warm the blondies up the microwave for a few minutes before serving.

    📖 Variations

    Here are a few flavour variations you could try;

    • Use plain chocolate spread instead of Nutella.
    • If you can't get hold of mini peanut butter cups, use peanut butter chips instead, or just increase the quantity of chocolate chips.
    • Use a mixture of white, milk, and dark chocolate chips.
    • Once baked, scatter the top with crushed salted peanuts for added crunch and texture.
    • Use dark brown sugar instead of light brown sugar for a darker, richer flavour.
    3 Nutella blondies stacked on top of each other.

    🥡 Storage

    Once cooled store the blondies in an airtight container for up to 5 days. They can also be frozen for up to 3 months in a freezer-safe container. Place nonstick baking paper between each layer to prevent them from sticking together.

    ❓ FAQS

    What is the difference between a blondie and a brownie?

    The main difference is chocolate. Brownies are made with chocolate and/or cocoa powder, giving them that wonderful dark brown colour, and blondies are not (although they often have white chocolate in them).

    Are blondies supposed to be gooey?

    Yes, just like brownies, blondies are meant to be gooey, fudgy and dense in texture.

    How do you know when blondies are done?

    The blondies should be golden around the edges with a very slight wobble in the centre. Place them in the fridge or freezer to set, which makes cutting them so much easier.

    See how the blondies are made in my Nutella Blondies web story!

    😋Related recipes

    More blondie and brownie recipes to try!

    • Peanut Butter Brownies
    • Lemon Blueberry Blondies
    • M&M Cookie Bars
    • Biscoff Blondies
    • Gluten-Free Raspberry Brownies
    • White Chocolate and Cranberry Brownies
    • Fruity Mincemeat Blondies
    • Chocolate Orange Brownies
    • Biscoff Brownies

    Or how about this Biscoff Mug Cake for a single-serve sweet treat!

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    • Easy Easter Chocolate Cornflake Nests
    • Nutella Puff Pastry Swirls
    • Creamy Nutella Porridge

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    Recipe

    Nutella blondies cut into squares.
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    5 from 18 votes

    Nutella Blondies

    Dense, soft, and fudgy, these easy Nutella Blondies take just a few minutes to throw together and will definitely fix your sugar craving! Delicious on their own or served with ice cream, you are not going to want to miss this recipe!
    Course Bars
    Cuisine American, British
    Keyword Nutella blondies, Nutella cookie bars
    Prep Time 8 minutes
    Cook Time 30 minutes
    Total Time 38 minutes
    Servings 12
    Calories 451kcal
    Author Beth Sachs
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    Equipment

    • Kitchen Scales
    • Microwave
    • Mixing Bowl
    • Wooden Spoon
    • 20 cm (8'') Square Baking Tin
    • Baking Paper
    • Measuring Spoons

    Ingredients

    Metric - US Customary
    • 200 g Butter melted
    • 125 g Caster Sugar
    • 125 g Light Brown Sugar or use dark brown sugar
    • 2 Eggs
    • 2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
    • 275 g Plain Flour
    • 100 g White Chocolate Chips
    • 180 g Mini Peanut Butter Cups or use peanut butter chips
    • 125 g Nutella softened in a microwave for 10 seconds

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 180°C (160 fan/ 350F/ Gas 4) and line a small brownie tin or 20cm square baking tin with baking paper.
    • Melt the butter in a large microwave safe bowl. Beat in the caster sugar and light brown sugar until pale and fluffy (this should take 3-4 minutes).
    • Mix in the eggs.
    • Add the flour and vanilla extract and mix until combined.
    • Stir through the mini peanut butter cups and chocolate chips.
    • Spoon the mixture into the prepared tin.
    • Melt the nutella for 10 seconds in the microwave and dollop spoonful's onto the top of the blondie mix. Use a skewer to create swirls in the mixture.
    • Bake in the oven for 30 minutes and allow to cool completely before cutting into squares. I recommend placing them in the fridge (1 hour) or freezer (30 minutes) to help them set and make cutting easier.

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    Notes

    Top tips:
    • The hardest part about making these blondies is leaving them long enough to cool. To speed up the process I recommend placing them in your freezer for 30 minutes or your fridge for an hour, before cutting them into bars.
    • To get those clean-cut lines, make sure the blondies are cool, and use a long sharp knife to cut them. Wipe the knife clean (be careful when doing this!) between each cut.
     
    Variations:
    • Use plain chocolate spread instead of Nutella.
    • If you can't get hold of mini peanut butter cups, use peanut butter chips instead, or just up the quantity of chocolate chips.
    • Use a mixture of white, milk, and dark chocolate chips.
    • Once baked, scatter the top with crushed salted peanuts for added crunch and texture.
    • Use dark brown sugar instead of light brown sugar for a darker, richer flavour to the Nutella blondies.
     
    Freezing: The Nutella blondies can be frozen for up to 3 months.
     
    Nutrition: The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.
    Nutrition Facts
    Nutella Blondies
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    451
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    19
    g
    29
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    7
    g
    44
    %
    Trans Fat
     
    1
    g
    Cholesterol
     
    30
    mg
    10
    %
    Sodium
     
    80
    mg
    3
    %
    Potassium
     
    179
    mg
    5
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    63
    g
    21
    %
    Fiber
     
    2
    g
    8
    %
    Sugar
     
    38
    g
    42
    %
    Protein
     
    9
    g
    18
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    59
    IU
    1
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    1
    mg
    1
    %
    Calcium
     
    76
    mg
    8
    %
    Iron
     
    3
    mg
    17
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Irina

      February 09, 2021 at 7:51 pm

      5 stars
      WOW! These are for Nutella lovers like my family is! I am making it today to surprise my guys. Your recipe sounds amazing!

      Reply
    2. Julie Menghini

      February 09, 2021 at 8:15 pm

      5 stars
      These are definitely addictive! Especially with the nutella, peanut butter cups and chocolate chips! Wow!

      Reply
    3. Sara Welch

      February 09, 2021 at 8:46 pm

      5 stars
      Gave this a try this afternoon and it does not disappoint! Flavorful and decadent; exactly what I needed to cure my sweet tooth!

      Reply
    4. Carrie Robinson

      February 09, 2021 at 9:16 pm

      5 stars
      My son LOVES Nutella! I will have to make these for him soon. 🙂

      Reply
    5. Priya Lakshminarayan

      February 09, 2021 at 9:20 pm

      5 stars
      Wow! You had me at Nutella! Trying this for sure this Valentine's day. Looks amazing

      Reply
    6. Charla

      February 09, 2021 at 10:25 pm

      5 stars
      I have such a weakness for anything that contains chocolate so these blondies are on my to do list.

      Reply
    7. Bintu | Recipes From A Pantry

      February 09, 2021 at 10:38 pm

      5 stars
      I love that these don't take too long to make - they are the perfect treat! So delicious.

      Reply
    8. Mary

      February 09, 2021 at 10:40 pm

      5 stars
      You had me at nutella! They were delicious!

      Reply
    9. Tara

      February 10, 2021 at 12:10 am

      5 stars
      These blondies look absolutely amazing with that swirl of Nutella! Wonderful texture too and I love how easily they come together.

      Reply
    10. Caroline

      February 10, 2021 at 12:15 am

      5 stars
      That swirl on top looks great and love those chunks of chocolate inside. Sounds nice and easy too.

      Reply
    11. Lesley

      February 10, 2021 at 11:26 am

      5 stars
      My children love baking and your nutella blondies are right up their street, what a great recipe.

      Reply
    12. Chichi

      February 10, 2021 at 1:23 pm

      5 stars
      Nutella blondies are favorite around here. Yours look gorgeous with that swirl. Yum

      Reply
    13. Karen Booth

      February 10, 2021 at 3:29 pm

      These look DROP DEAD GORGEOUS Beth, such a wonderful treat, and great for the biscuit tin, if they last that long! Thanks so much for linking up to #CookBlogShare week 6, Karen

      Reply
    14. Carrie Carvalho

      February 10, 2021 at 10:48 pm

      5 stars
      Peanut butter cups AND Nutella? What more could you ask for?! These look absolutely incredible!

      Reply
    15. Jo Keohane

      February 11, 2021 at 2:34 am

      5 stars
      I love baking with Nutella and these look amazing. Will be adding these to my baking to do list for sure. Thank you, great recipe.

      Reply
    16. Choclette

      February 11, 2021 at 4:57 pm

      5 stars
      Snap, I made blondies the other day too. But I have to say, yours are a lot prettier. When you have a sugar craving, there's nothing quite like whipping up a quick batch of blondies to satisfy it.

      Reply
    17. Kat (The Baking Explorer)

      February 12, 2021 at 8:19 am

      5 stars
      Two of my favourite things combined!

      Reply
    18. Kacie

      February 14, 2021 at 7:11 pm

      5 stars
      I love the look of these! I am a bit Nutella fan and I've always preferred blondies to brownies.

      Reply

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