Nutella Pretzel Brownie Bites (Printable)

Fudgy brownie bites filled with Nutella and pretzel crunch. Perfect sweet-salty treat for any dessert lover.

# What you'll need:

→ Brownie Batter

01 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
02 - 1 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 large eggs
04 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
05 - 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
06 - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
07 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
08 - 1/4 teaspoon baking powder

→ Toppings

09 - 1/2 cup Nutella or chocolate-hazelnut spread
10 - 24 small salted pretzels

# Method:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a mini muffin tin with paper liners or grease thoroughly.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter and granulated sugar until fully blended.
03 - Incorporate eggs and vanilla extract; whisk until mixture becomes smooth and glossy.
04 - Sift in unsweetened cocoa powder, all-purpose flour, salt, and baking powder. Stir gently to combine, avoiding overmixing.
05 - Spoon approximately 1 tablespoon of batter into each mini muffin cup.
06 - Dollop about 1 teaspoon of Nutella atop each portion of batter. Swirl lightly using a toothpick or skewer.
07 - Press a small salted pretzel gently into the top of each portion.
08 - Bake for 13 to 15 minutes, or until edges are set and a toothpick inserted in the center emerges with a few moist crumbs.
09 - Let cool in tin for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Easy to make in just 30 minutes
  • The combo of Nutella, brownie and pretzel creates a crowd-pleasing sweet-salty snack
02 -
  • Use a nut-free chocolate spread for allergy-friendly brownies
  • Adding flaky sea salt boosts the flavor even more
03 -
  • Don't overmix the batter for fudgy texture
  • For easy cleanup, use paper liners in the muffin tin
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