Pretzel-Crusted Hazelnut Brownies

MAKES: 16

COOK TIME: 35 Min

These Pretzel-Crusted Hazelnut Brownies are so rich and yummy! The sweet hazelnut-chocolate spread pairs so nicely with the salty pretzel crust. It's a super easy brownie, you'll be glad you tried!

What You'll Need

2 1/2 cups pretzels
1/3 cup brown sugar
3/4 stick butter, melted
1 stick butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup hazelnut-chocolate spread (like Nutella)
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2/3 cup all-purpose flour

What to Do

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly coat an 8-inch square baking dish with cooking spray; set aside.
To make the crust, place pretzels in a food processor and pulse until coarsely crushed. Add brown sugar and melted butter; pulsing until combined. Press pretzel mixture firmly into prepared baking dish.
Bake 12 to 15 minutes, or until edges are golden.
Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, cream softened butter and granulated sugar together. Add eggs and blend well. Add vanilla, salt, and hazelnut-chocolate spread; mix until combined. Add cocoa and flour; mix until combined but don't overbeat. Pour over pretzel crust.
Bake 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cut into squares and serve.