One of my new favorite “holidays” is World Nutella Day, hosted by Sara of Ms. Adventures in Italy. I am a relatively recent Nutella fan, having discovered it a couple of years ago. My love of this delicious chocolate-hazelnut spread was instantaneous, so I am more than happy to celebrate a day dedicated to such a deserving treat.
Last year, I celebrated Nutella Day with some delicious no-bake Nutella Oatmeal Cookies. This year’s celebratory treat is a bit tamer and comes to us courtesy of Martha Stewart. They are simple enough to make, as most bar recipes tend to be. My only problem was in finding an 8″x 11″ baking pan. I did eventually find one, but if you don’t have one you should be able to make them in a 9″x 13″ baking pan. They won’t be as thick, but that should be the only real difference. Keep in mind that with thinner bars, your baking time will probably need to be reduced.
These blondies have just a hint of Nutella in them, but are absolutely fabulous with a dollop of it right on top. The toasted hazelnuts are just wonderful. They really intensify the Nutella flavor. Even without the additional Nutella, these blondies are so, so good. The flavor of the brown sugar really comes through without being overwhelming. If you’re a fan of brown sugar, then these are definitely for you. If you’re a bigger fan of Nutella, then spread it on thick and enjoy!
Be sure to check back with Sara at Ms. Adventures in Italy on Wednesday, February 6th for a round-up of all the Nutella Day contributions.
Shameless begging and self-promotion: Don’t forget about Culinate’s Death by Chocolate contest. One lucky foodblogger will win a trip for two to Napa for the Death by Chocolate Festival. Someone was kind enough to nominate me, but we need votes to qualify. Head over to Culinate’s website and vote (hopefully for me and those Chocolate Mascarpone Brownies) from Monday, February 4th through Friday, February 8th. Keep in mind that by voting, you’re entered in the contest as well.
43 responses so far ↓
1 Ellie // Feb 3, 2008 at 10:55 pm
Ooo, nutella and blondies - what a wonderful combination! And what better way to use the lonely bag of hazelnuts sitting in my pantry without purpose…till now!
2 peabody // Feb 3, 2008 at 11:31 pm
I’m so bummed I missed this…I love Nutella…and your blondies are to die for.
3 Bakerella // Feb 3, 2008 at 11:45 pm
You are a bake star! And I can vouch for your those brownies. Delish.
4 a. grace // Feb 4, 2008 at 3:29 am
i’m a nut for nutella.
(insert groan here)
5 Jessica // Feb 4, 2008 at 5:19 am
I would have instinctually incorporated nutella into a brownie, not blondie recipe. Subtlety seems smart in this situation, however.
6 Alicia // Feb 4, 2008 at 9:28 am
It’s so hard for me to keep Nutella in the house and not eat it all! These look great, even without the Nutella. I love the darker color.
7 bleeding espresso // Feb 4, 2008 at 9:52 am
Fabulous photos and recipe; thanks so much for participating in World Nutella Day!
8 jennifer // Feb 4, 2008 at 11:34 am
Thanks, everyone!
9 Indigo // Feb 4, 2008 at 12:01 pm
Mmm, this looks gorgeous. If only I didn’t have a brownie/blondie baking-block… oh well. Love the pictures!
10 JEP // Feb 4, 2008 at 1:52 pm
Just recently I tasted my first spoonful of Nutella & I am hopelessly hooked! btw—excellent recipe for your Death By Chocolate entry!
11 Katie // Feb 4, 2008 at 2:26 pm
Ohh how you continue to touture us with devine looking brownies.
12 Sarah C. // Feb 4, 2008 at 3:28 pm
This recipe literally stopped me in my tracks. I was already to scroll on by but my mouse halted mid-scroll.
These look wonderful and I am excited to find another way to use one of my favorite nuts. Question: Do you think these would work with Brazil nuts?
13 jennifer // Feb 4, 2008 at 4:01 pm
Indigo, do I even want to know about the baking-block? I couldn’t bear to do without brownies and blondies!
JEP, it’s divine, isn’t it? How I lived without it all those years, I’ll never know.
Kate, they’re not meant to be torturous!
Thanks, Sarah! I think this would work with just about any kind of nut. I’ve never baked with Brazil nuts, but it’s certainly worth a try.
14 Susan from Food Blogga // Feb 4, 2008 at 7:29 pm
That peak of Nutella on top– sensational!
15 Julie O'Hara // Feb 4, 2008 at 8:16 pm
I love all blondies! This one has a nice twist to it without being too out there. Your no-bake oatmeal nutella cookies sound great too.
16 joanh // Feb 4, 2008 at 8:47 pm
mmmm!! haven’t visited your blog in awhile but your pictures are so beautiful now!!! wish i had time to try out some of the recipes
17 Whitney // Feb 4, 2008 at 10:23 pm
Mmm, nutella on blondies. I couldn’t think of a better combination
18 jennifer // Feb 4, 2008 at 10:39 pm
Susan, that little dollop just kind of “dolloped” like that. I’m still amazed.
Julie, I highly recommend these. So, so good.
Thanks, joanh!
Whitney, it is very good indeed. Of course, Nutella on just about anything is okay in my book.
19 Maryann // Feb 5, 2008 at 7:42 am
Congrats on your DMBLGIT award
20 jennifer // Feb 5, 2008 at 10:19 am
Thanks, Maryann! I am very excited for my first win.
21 brilynn // Feb 5, 2008 at 3:14 pm
Those look amazing! I wish I had of participated, I’ll just have to console myself by eating nutella out of the jar…
22 That's My Cake! // Feb 5, 2008 at 6:53 pm
These look devine!!!
I love your blog.. so much inspiration!
23 jennifer // Feb 5, 2008 at 7:53 pm
Brilynn, there are certainly worse things to console yourself with.
Thanks, That’s My Cake!
24 Julie // Feb 5, 2008 at 8:23 pm
All I can say is Yum….those look so delicious.
25 Mango Power Girl // Feb 5, 2008 at 9:12 pm
You just have a knack for perfection - both photos & food…just makes me want to reach into my screen & eat it!
26 jennifer // Feb 5, 2008 at 9:39 pm
Thanks, Julie! These are so, so good.
Mango Power Girl, you are too kind. Thank you!
27 kate // Feb 6, 2008 at 12:15 pm
jennifer , these brownie look so irresistible. Love that perfect looking dollop of chocolate
28 Joy // Feb 6, 2008 at 5:46 pm
This recipe is definitely going into my ‘to bake’ pile. Yes, it’s a pile. This recipe and the Mascarpone Brownies!? You’re rockin. Seriously.
29 Aran from Cannelle Et Vanille // Feb 6, 2008 at 7:41 pm
I love Nutella and these blondies look gorgeous! I just discovered your blog but I really enjoy what you have going on here. Well done!
30 jennifer // Feb 6, 2008 at 10:01 pm
Thanks, Kate! No one can resist a big dollop of Nutella.
Thanks, Joy! I’m a sucker for a good brownie or bar recipe.
Aran, I’m glad you found me. Thanks for the compliments!
31 daphne // Feb 7, 2008 at 5:33 am
love the photo! this recipe sounds beautiful and rich!
32 Nan (and Jim) // Feb 7, 2008 at 7:38 pm
I hope you have some of these left! Yummy-looking!!!
33 Chris // Feb 7, 2008 at 7:54 pm
Nutella + Brownie = Too good to be true!! Looks wonderful
34 Terri C // Feb 7, 2008 at 8:02 pm
OK…so I must be the last person on earth not to have tried Nutella….until NOW that is!!! Love it!!
Love your Recipes!!!!
Terri
http://www.burningkitchen.blogspot.com
35 Tartelette // Feb 7, 2008 at 9:23 pm
These are so going on the recipe list for next week! Lip smacking good!
36 jennifer // Feb 8, 2008 at 11:41 am
Thanks, daphne! They are rich, but not too over the top.
Nan, sorry but these didn’t last long.
Chris, they are almost unbelievable. Thanks!
Terri, welcome to the world of Nutella. You may never be the same.
Thanks, Tartelette!
37 La'Laila // Feb 9, 2008 at 7:47 am
Nutella is just the best thing!
And I really can’t wait to try these hazelnut blondies! (: I really like your blog!
38 Golly // Feb 10, 2008 at 5:06 am
I missed Nutella day - boo! What a great idea for a holiday. Is there a world peanut butter day?
39 jennifer // Feb 10, 2008 at 5:10 pm
Thanks, La’Laila. Nutella is pretty high up there on my list, for sure.
Golly, if there’s a world peanut butter day, I will definitley be celebrating.
40 dhanggit // Feb 12, 2008 at 7:09 am
for a chocolate lover this treat is the most beautiful thing that’ll ever happen to them..imagine that gorgeously looking blondies swirled over by nutella…i’m totally in love
41 jennifer // Feb 13, 2008 at 11:46 am
dhanggit, thank you so much. These were so good. I miss them….
42 kristin // Mar 17, 2008 at 12:00 pm
I just made these this weekend, and they were a huge hit! Definitely one of my favorite desserts already, and it counldn’t have been easier to make. I baked mine in a 9×9 pan, and they turned out perfectly. And I added 1/2 cup bittersweet and 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips. They were awesome… thanks for introducing me to this fabulous recipe!
43 jennifer // Mar 17, 2008 at 12:58 pm
Kristin, I’m so glad you liked them! Good to know that they worked well in a 9×9 pan.
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