Adding a thick layer of coconut frosting makes these Nutella Brownies a dreamy summer dessert. The fudgy homemade brownies and coconut topping are sure to get rave reviews from everyone that tries them.
We go through a lot of brownies in our house.
My youngest absolutely loves brownies...plain brownies that is. I tried to sneak chocolate chips in them one time, and he totally called me out and said those weren't plain.
He actually had me show him how to make a box brownie all by himself. So now, when that brownie craving hits, he can do it all by himself. It's so cute to watch him in the kitchen making his pan of plain brownies.
Sure I like a good plain brownie every once in a while, but usually I have so many crazy dessert ideas running through my head that plain just isn't an option. I mean cheesecake brownies, salted caramel brownies, and marshmallow brownies just sort of happen. Yup, brownies always get the fun treatment when I'm baking.
I took these homemade chocolate chip brownies and jazzed them up coconut frosting and Nutella. That combo always reminds me of our trip to St. Maarten a few years ago. Waking up late, eating coconut Nutella crepes for breakfast, and sending the day on the beach were how we spent every single day there. It was amazing!
How to make Nutella Brownies
Using coconut oil instead of butter helps add a little more coconut flavor to the chocolate brownie, and a generous scoop of Nutella swirled in the batter make them even fudgier.
Then to top them off, a thick coconut frosting with lots of shredded coconut is the perfect touch. I do like to under bake my brownies, but you can bake them a few minutes longer to firm them up more if you like.
The frosting and Nutella really help keep them soft and amazing for days! I had to send the rest of the brownies with my hubby to work because I couldn't stop swiping little bites every time I went in the kitchen!
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Recipe
Nutella Brownies with Coconut Frosting
Coconut frosting gives these fudgy Nutella brownies a tropical boost. These honestly get better and better each day.
Ingredients
For the Brownies
- 1 cup solid coconut oil
- ½ cup dark cocoa powder
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon table salt
- 1 ½ cups all purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¾ cup Nutella
For the Frosting
- ½ cup solid coconut oil
- ½ teaspoon coconut extract
- ½ teaspoon rum extract
- ¼ teaspoon table salt
- 2 ½ cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 ½ cups shredded sweetened coconut
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9x13 pan with nonstick spray.
- Place the coconut oil in a small sauce pan over low heat and stir until melted. Whisk in the cocoa powder. Let cool slightly.
- Beat the eggs until frothy. Add the sugar and extracts and beat again.
- Slowly add the melted coconut oil and chocolate mixture and beat again.
- Stir together the salt, flour, and baking powder. Add to the egg mixture slowly.
- Add the Nutella and stir in gently. Spread the mixture in a greased baking pan. Bake for 35 minutes. Let cool completely.
- Beat the coconut oil, extracts, and salt until creamy. Slowly add the powdered sugar and whipping cream until everything is mixed in.
- Beat on high until light and fluffy. Spread on the cooled brownies. Top with shredded coconut. Store in a sealed container.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 24 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 359Total Fat: 20gSaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 37mgSodium: 152mgCarbohydrates: 43gFiber: 1gSugar: 34gProtein: 3g
Nutrition facts are an estimate and are not guaranteed to be accurate. If you need special diet advice, please see a registered dietician.
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Erin @ Miss Scrambled Egg
Jocelyn - My dad would go crazy over these. I might just have to make them for him for a Father's Day treat. Thank you very much for sharing. I love that coconut frosting on top. It looks so delicious. 🙂
Mir
I love that your son took control with his brownies! Not even chocolate chips? That kid is a purist. And you know, it's so ironic that his baking blogger mom makes all this amazing stuff, and he still wants the plain, boxed mix brownies. When I was a kid eating just store-bought stuff, I would have given a lot for regular creative treats!
These look incredible and fudgy. And that snowy drift of coconut is just PERFECT.
Joan
These look SO decadent, and there are so many wonderful, glorious things happening here! Definitely putting these on my "to bake" list. : )
Jocelyn
Decadent is definitely the word for these brownies. I hope you enjoy them, Joan!!!
Ashley | The Recipe Rebel
Okay, I can't believe he won't even let you sneak in some chocolate chips! Good for him for taking it upon him to make his own though -- how fun! I love ALL of the things in these, maybe even better than plain brownies!
Jocelyn
He is a little stinker, but at least he knows how to make them by himself now!!! Give me all the loaded brownies!!!
Julianne @ Beyond Frosting
Yep, I've got one of those in my house too- he only wants the plain things! That's okay though, that means more for me!! LOL
Trish - Mom On Timeout
These brownies look utterly amazing Jocelyn! That coconut on top is calling MY NAME!
Jocelyn
You must answer that call!!!! It's a brownie kind of a day, right?
Hayley @ The Domestic Rebel
I would absolutely need to usher these out of my house if I made them... I'd be eating every last one!
Jocelyn
I was so afraid that was going to happen, so I packed them up and sent them away!!!
ChiChi
These brownies look absolutely amazing. Love coconut and nutella additions to the brownies.
Jocelyn
Thank you!!!
Becca @ Crumbs and Chaos
Swooning over that thick layer of coconut frosting - YUM!!
Johlene@FlavoursandFrosting
Oh my word I need one of these in my mouth right now! They look so good! I´m a huge coconut lover 🙂
Jocelyn
I adore all things coconut too!!!
Joanne
These look fabulous with that mound of coconut frosting!
Kelly - Life Made Sweeter
These look amazing, Jocelyn! That glorious mound of coconut is totally hooking me in! Love these!
heather+@french+press
you had me at coconut - of course I'd have to hide them from myself, or the pan would disappear
Jocelyn
I know the feeling!!!
Laura @ Laura's Culinary Adventures
If I can't go to St. Marteen, at least I can make these yummy brownies!
Jocelyn
Yes, make the brownies and think happy thoughts about being on a beach!!!
Ilona @ Ilona's Passion
Coconut + Brownies... it sounds so good already. I love this combination, never tried it but I have to give it a try. It must be the perfect brownie ever:)
Averie @ Averie Cooks
I can see why you sent these out of your house...I'd be nibbling on them every chance I got, too! So many awesome things rolled into one!
Jocelyn
Believe me, I nibbled way too many before sending the rest away! They were too yummy!
Jen | Baked by an Introvert
You had me at Nutella! Love the idea of combining it with coconut!
Jocelyn
Nutella has a way of doing that to me too!!!
Julia @ Sprinkled With Jules
Wow! I love the thick layer of coconut frosting on these!
Jessica @ A Kitchen Addiction
These look incredible! Love the thick layer of coconut frosting!
Jocelyn
That frosting was so fluffy and delicious!!!! I ate too many spoonfuls of it!
Aimee @ ShugarySweets
Oh girl, what I wouldn't give to have one of these today!! Perfect way to start your monday 🙂
Jocelyn
These are definitely the best way to start out the week!!!