Nutella Brownies

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 350℉, and grease a 9×13 baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
2. 2
   In a small bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt. (It’s ok if it’s not thoroughly blended at this point.) Set aside.
3. 3
   In a mixing bowl with a hand mixer or in a stand mixer, blend the softened butter, sugar and vanilla for 1 to 2 minutes. 
4. 4
   Add the eggs, one by one. (When blending, scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.) Partially incorporate the Nutella, and then add the dry ingredients. (I do this in two additions, stirring slowly at first, to avoid a big poof of flour.)
5. 5
   Mix until blended, taking care not to over-mix at this point.
6. 6
   Transfer the batter to the prepared pan, and then bake for 25-30 depending on oven and how “done” you like your brownies. (In my oven, 25 minutes is perfect, and this results in somewhat firm edges and a tender but just-cooked center.)