Indulgent, luxurious, and rich are the best words to describe these Ferrero Rocher Brownies! They are a fudgy, cakey, sweet and salty frosted brownies that are perfect for all occasions or just because!
Preheat oven to 350° F. Prepare an 8×8 baking dish with parchment paper and non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
Melt the granular sugar and unsalted butter in a small saucepan. Allow it to boil for two to three minutes. Remove from heat.
In a separate large bowl, whisk together eggs, cocoa, salt, and vanilla extract.
Slowly add the slightly cooled butter/sugar mixture to your egg mixture. Keep whisking until smooth and incorporated.
Add the flour, baking powder, chopped Ferrero Rochers (about 6), and hazelnuts. Fold until incorporated.
Pour the brownie batter into prepared 8×8 baking dish. Smooth out to an even layer.
Bake for 25-28 minutes (depending on how gooey you like them). Cool to room temperature.
Whipped Hazelnut Frosting
In a small bowl, sift together the unsweetened cocoa powder, powdered sugar, and salt. Set aside.
Using a stand mixer or hand mixer with the whisk attachment, whisk together the unsalted butter, hazelnut spread, and vanilla extract until creamy and combined, (about 3 minutes).
Add the dry mixture until well combined (about 3 minutes).
Turn mixer to high and allow the frosting to whip until fluffy and airy (about 1 minute). Set aside.
Frosting and Topping
Using an offset spatula, evenly spread the frosting over the room temperature brownies.
Sprinkle Ferrero Rochers, chopped hazelnuts overtop, and flaky sea salt over the top.
Cut into nine slices and serve.
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Storing Information:
At room temperature, in an airtight container, for up to 3 days.
In the refrigerator, in an airtight container, for up to 5 days.
In the freezer, wrapped in plastic wrap and in an airtight container, for up to 3 months.