Step 1

TO MAKE THE BROWNIE:

Step 2

Preheat oven to 350°F (176°C). Grease a 9×9 baking pan or line it with parchment paper or aluminum foil, which you can use to remove the brownies from the pan when they are done.2

Step 3

Combine the butter, sugar and vanilla extract in a medium sized bowl.3

Step 4

Add eggs and mix until well combined.4

Step 5

Combine flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt in another medium sized bowl.5

Step 6

Slowly add dry ingredients to the egg mixture until well combined.6

Step 7

Pour the batter into the pan and spread evenly.7

Step 8

Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.ONCE THE BROWNIE IS COOLED, MAKE THE FUDGE:<

Step 9

id=”instruction-step-9″>Combine sweetened condensed milk, butter, chocolate chips and Nutella in a metal or glass bowl. Set the bowl over a pot of simmering water.9

Step 10

Stir mixture until everything is melted and smooth, then spread evenly over the brownies.1

Step 11

. Set brownies in refrigerator to set.1

Step 12

. Once set, add chocolate chips and shortening for topping to a microwave safe bowl. Microwave on 15 second increments until the chocolate and shortening are melted and smooth.1

Step 13

. Spread chocolate into an even layer over the fudge.1

Step 14

. The chocolate should cool quickly and become firm. Cut into bars.Store brownies in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Brownies are best for 2-3 days, but should be ok for up to 4-5 days.