Nutella fudge Brownie footballs with peanut butter shortbread crust

OMG tis is goos. This is super easy but the yummiest thing. So first lets talk about the nutella. It gives it a chocolate flavor with a little roasted hazelnut thing. Then you have the fudge. The brownie is a fudge brownie and everybody loves a good fudge brownie. But these aren't just any fudge brownie. They are Football fudge brownies!!!!!!!!!!! These are the softest fudge-est brownies ever!!!!! The nutella also gives it a fudge flavor which is the yummiest thing ever!!!!!!! So y'all have had pies an other things with crust but have you ever had a brownie with crust? 'm asking you. I have never even herd of that utill I found this.But its a yummy crust because its shortbread so it gives it as flour-buttery type taste. Y'all know me, noting is to rich or chocolaty. Well that is not that same for my dad. He isn't a big fan of that kinda chocolate on chocolate on chocolate on chocolate with chocolate ice cream on top. So with out this crust the chocolate might be to overpowering for him but this gave him that balance of flavor! I am loving it!These look just like footballs. They do because the brownies for crack like looks when they bake, its not all smooth. So it look like a old used football which adds a nice touch. Seriously. This is a new recipe to me this year but it is one of my favorites. I love the look and flavor of it! It is just the best hing you will ever taaste. Plus the crust gives it a texture. The brownie is soft and fudge but the crust gives a buttery flavor with a little crunch that will make your day! It makes mine all the time. Speaking of our day g2g becaue I'm super busy do bye and enjoy!

FUDGE FUDGE CHOCOLATE GOOEY AMAZING,FUDGE!!!!!!!! This is a fudgy brownie too remember!

• For the Crust
• 1 stick butter, softened
• 1/2 cup peanut butter
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 1/2 cups flour
• For the Brownies
• 3/4 cup flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 cup Nutella
• Football Cookie Cutter
• 1/4 cup white chocolate chips, for decor

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°. Line a 9x13” pan with foil and spray with pam
2. Make the crust-beat butter, peanut butter, and sugar until fluffy, about 2 minutes. Slowly mix in the flour and beat until combined. Press into the bottom of your prepared pan.
3. Make the brownies: whisk flour and salt in a small bowl. Set aside. Beat butter and sugar until fluffy, then add eggs and vanilla. Mix well. Add Nutella and mix until creamy. Stir in flour mixture. Pour over the top of the crust and spread evenly with a spatula.
4. Bake for 25-28 minutes. Cool completely before cutting.
5. For footballs- Using a football shaped cookie cutter, cut the brownies. Melt the white chocolate chips and place in a ziploc bag.Cut off one corner and pipe the laces of the footballs. Let harden before stacking. Serve and enjoy!

Recipe adapted from-Crazyforcrust