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Nutella and Toasted Coconut Brownies



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There are not many store-bought products I have a never-ending craving for, but Nutella has consistently been my Achilles’ heal. If I buy a jar, and there is a spoon somewhere nearby, the velvety, chocolaty hazelnuty spread never stands a chance. If every piece of cutlery in my kitchen disappeared, I would just use my fingers, and if those happened to have disappeared too, I’m pretty sure I would go as low as using my lips alone. Safe to say, I have a little bit of an obsession which is why I stay far, far away from the Nutella shelf when I head to the grocery store.

Exceptions do occur though, and World Nutella Day – on February 5th – is just as good of an excuse as any to indulge. These fudgy brownies use Nutella instead of chocolate, are topped with a thin layer of nutella and sprinkled with toasted coconut. The deliciously toasty smell of shredded coconut is heavenly and as each flake slowly turns golden brown, I always remember how much I enjoy cooking with coconut. And in case you were wondering, my Nutella jar has been licked clean.

Nutella and Toasted Coconut Brownies
1 batch of Nutella brownies (I used this recipe, and cut down the sugar to 1/2 cup instead of 1 cup)
1/2 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
1/3 cup Nutella

Cut brownies into squares once completely cool. In a nonstick pan, cook coconut over medium heat, stirring often until coconut turns golden; set aside. Top each brownie square with Nutella and top with sprinkling of coconut. Enjoy!

 
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17 Comments on Nutella and Toasted Coconut Brownies

  1. SallyBR
    February 4, 2013 at 9:34 am (12 years ago)

    Your feelings about Nutella match mine to a T. I grew up in Brazil, and Nutella was very expensive then. My Mom would buy a jar every once in a blue moon, and strangely enough, in a few days the jar was polished clean.

    I also don’t go very close to the Nutella spot in the grocery store. But I might have to stop by and grab a small jar to try this recipe. Coconut and Nutella… (sigh)

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  2. The Cooking Actress
    February 4, 2013 at 11:13 am (12 years ago)

    Oooooh world Nutella day! What a perfect way to celebrate 😉 These look absolutely addictive and delicious!

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  3. In and Around Town
    February 4, 2013 at 12:03 pm (12 years ago)

    Toasted coconut and Nutella? I am not sure I would need anything else in life!

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  4. Maciek
    February 4, 2013 at 12:39 pm (12 years ago)

    Looks soooo yummy! 😀

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  6. Suzanne Perazzini
    February 4, 2013 at 4:11 pm (12 years ago)

    I used to eat nutella by the jarful and my son would always be asking where the nutella had gone. Now I am very wary of the sugar content but I have fond memories of it.

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  7. kale
    February 6, 2013 at 8:23 pm (12 years ago)

    my husbands favorite thing in the world (after a sunny-side up egg crepe) is nutella filled crepe. you can actually buy it here in Ecuador but it’s soooooo expensive! it’ll make a great anniversary gift, though! 😉

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  8. lostpastremembered
    February 7, 2013 at 8:59 am (12 years ago)

    I’ve been on a coconut kick lately… delish with nutella and very very addictive!!

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  9. Patty
    February 7, 2013 at 7:11 pm (12 years ago)

    A jar of Nutella in the pantry could be dangerous-approach with caution! I’m liking the combination of Nutella and toasted coconut in the form of a brownie;-)

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  11. Deepa@onesmallpot
    February 8, 2013 at 8:09 am (12 years ago)

    Ohhhh….nutella makes me happy! I have been known to drown my sorrows in a jar of nutella using any instrument available. These look delish! A belated happy nutella day to you…..

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  12. That Brunette One
    February 8, 2013 at 7:08 pm (12 years ago)

    Droooling over my screen haha these look delish

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  13. Chocolate Shavings
    February 10, 2013 at 4:24 pm (12 years ago)

    That Brunette Pne: They were indulgently delicious!

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  14. ThisGirlBlogs
    February 11, 2013 at 2:56 pm (12 years ago)

    Nutella makes up a huge part of my diet – it’s a good thing I always have it in my kitchen because I definitely have to give these a go! 🙂

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  15. laurasmess.me
    April 11, 2013 at 7:17 pm (12 years ago)

    Oh yum! I love the combination of chocolate and coconut (I’m going through a bit of a coconut phase at the moment! Obsessed!) and these brownies look incredible. Thanks for sharing your recipe… definitely trying them. Anything with Nutella has got to be good! x

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  16. the caked crusader
    September 11, 2013 at 1:39 am (11 years ago)

    Ooh nice! Nutella and coconut are two of my favourite things.

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