Nutella Pretzel Brownie Bites (Printable)
Chocolate bites with Nutella swirl and crunchy pretzel topping for the ultimate sweet-salty indulgence.
# Components:
→ 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. Line a mini muffin tin with paper liners or grease thoroughly.
02 - Whisk melted butter and granulated sugar in a large mixing bowl until homogeneous.
03 - Add eggs and vanilla extract to the mixture. Whisk until smooth and glossy.
04 - Sift cocoa powder, all-purpose flour, salt, and baking powder over the wet ingredients. Stir gently until just combined; avoid overmixing.
05 - Spoon 1 tablespoon of batter into each mini muffin cup.
06 - Place approximately 1 teaspoon Nutella atop each batter portion and use a toothpick to create a swirl.
07 - Gently press one small salted pretzel into the top of each filled cup.
08 - Bake for 13 to 15 minutes or until the edges are set and a toothpick inserted yields a few moist crumbs.
09 - Cool bites in the muffin tin for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to finish cooling completely.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Super easy to prepare in just 30 minutes
- Perfect balance of rich chocolate with sweet and salty toppings
02 -
- Contains common allergens including wheat, eggs, milk, hazelnuts
- You can swap Nutella for another chocolate spread for a nut-free version
03 -
- Do not overmix the batter to keep brownies fudgy
- Add a sprinkle of flaky sea salt before baking for enhanced flavor