Chocolate Hazelnut Delight Bars: A Treat You Can't Resist!
Indulge in these irresistible chocolate hazelnut bars with an oat-almond crust, layered with a luscious hazelnut spread and topped with crunchy toasted nuts and chocolate drizzle.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour can use gluten-free flour blend if preferred
- 1.5 cups rolled oats ensure certified gluten-free if needed
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter melted
- 1 cup chocolate hazelnut spread Nutella or similar
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped toasted hazelnuts
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine flour, oats, brown sugar, baking soda, and salt. Stir in the melted butter until the mixture is crumbly.
- Press half of the oat mixture into the bottom of a greased 9x13 inch baking pan and bake for 10 minutes.
- Spread the chocolate hazelnut spread evenly over the baked base. Sprinkle with chocolate chips and hazelnuts.
- Crumble the remaining oat mixture over the top and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until the topping is lightly browned and set.
- Allow the bars to cool completely before cutting into squares. Use refrigeration if needed to speed up cooling.
Notes
To store, place the bars in an airtight container and keep at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for 5 days. For a festive twist, drizzle melted white chocolate over cooled bars.