Hazelnut Nutella Cookie Bars Recipe

Name: Hazelnut Nutella Cookie Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cup All-purpose Flour; 1/2 teaspoons Sea Salt, Plus More For Sprinkling On Bars If Desired; 1/4 teaspoons Baking Powder; 1/2 cups Unsalted Butter, At Room Temperature; 1/2 cups Packed Light Brown Sugar; 1/4 cups Granulated Sugar; 1 Large Egg; 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract; 3/4 cups Nutella; 1/2 cups Chopped Hazelnuts, Skins Removed

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F. Grease an 8-inch square baking dish with cooking spray. Set aside.
2
In a medium bowl, whisk flour, salt, and baking powder. Set aside.
3
In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream butter and sugars on high speed until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Add egg and vanilla extract. Mix well. With the mixer on low, slowly add flour mixture. Mix until combined.
4
Gently press half of dough into bottom of prepared baking dish. Evenly spread Nutella over the dough. Sprinkle remaining dough over the top, making sure you cover the entire surface. Press gently to form the top layer. Sprinkle chopped hazelnuts over the top and gently press again. Sprinkle with additional sea salt, if desired.
5
Bake the bars for 25 to 30 minutes or until the top is golden brown. Cool completely and cut into squares.

487

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1-1/2 cup All-purpose Flour, 1/2 teaspoons Sea Salt, Plus More For Sprinkling On Bars If Desired, 1/4 teaspoons Baking Powder, 1/2 cups Unsalted Butter, At Room Temperature, and more.

Yes, Hazelnut Nutella Cookie Bars falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Hazelnut Nutella Cookie Bars

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Variations & substitutions

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