1/3cup unsweetened cocoa powderDark Cocoa powder will give a nice color contrast with the nutella
1/2cup all purpose or gluten-free flour
1/4tspxanthan gumif GF flour doesn't have it
1/4tspsalt
1tspinstant espresso powderoptional
1/4tspbaking powder
9tspNutella
flaky sea salt
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350F
Line an 8x8 inch square baking pan with parchment paper or grease pan.
In a large sauce pan melt butter. Once butter is completely melted remove from stovetop and add both the brown and white sugar. Set aside and cool for 5 min.
Make sure the butter mixture is cooled slightly before adding the eggs or you will have scrambled eggs if the mixture is to hot.
If you want a crackly brownie top crack eggs into a small bowl and mix them together.
Once butter is cooled add the vanilla extract and eggs. Mix well.
Sift the cocoa powder, flour, (xanthan gum if needed), salt, espresso powder (optional), and baking powder into the butter mixture.
Spread batter in baking pan and dollop a tsp around the top of the batter. Swirl into the batter using the end of a butter knife or spoon forming a pretty pattern.
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Sprinkle lightly with flaky sea salt if desired.
Notes
Can use regular All-Purpose flour in place of GF Flour.
Double the recipe for a thicker brownie.
Hersheys Special Dark Cocoa Powder gives the brownies a nice contrast in color with the Nutella.