Hazelnut Brownies

Directions

1. 1
   Pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees.
2. 2
   Butter a 9x13 baking dish.
3. 3
   In small saucepan over low heat, melt butter completely.
4. 4
   Stir in sugar and continue cooking for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly.
5. 5
   Do not allow sugar mixture to boil.
6. 6
   Remove from the heat and stir in the hazelnut spread until well combined.
7. 7
   Pour butter mixture into a large bowl or stand mixer, beat in cocoa powder, eggs, salt, baking powder, espresso powder, and vanilla extract.
8. 8
   Mix until well combined.
9. 9
   Stir in the flour and baking melts until just combined.
10. 10
    Spread into prepared pan (batter will be very thick and sticky) and bake for about 30-35 minutes, until a tester comes out mostly clean.
11. 11
    The edges should be set and the center should still look slightly moist, but not uncooked.
12. 12
    Cool on a wire rack.