Easy Nutella Bars
These easy Nutella bars bake up with a crackly top and a soft center with rich ribbons of melted chocolate hazelnut spread throughout. They’re like a cross between a chewy chocolate chip cookie and a fudgy brownie PLUS the addition of Nutella and toffee. They're insanely delicious, easy to make and perfect for holiday baking!
Servings: 9
Calories: 561kcal
Ingredients
- ¾ cup unsalted butter 12 tablespoons or 1½ sticks, divided and browned
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup toffee bits
- ½ cup Nutella divided
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare an 8” or 9” square pan with parchment paper and cooking spray.
- Melt one stick (½ cup) of butter in a small saucepan over medium heat and stir until it turns golden and smells nutty. Turn off the heat, then pour it into a large bowl, being sure to scrape all of the brown bits on the bottom of the pan.¾ cup unsalted butter
- Add the remaining ¼ cup of butter and whisk until all of the butter is melted.
- Add the brown sugar and granulated sugar, then whisk until smooth, then add the eggs, one at a time, making sure each one is incorporated before adding in the next. Whisk in the vanilla to combine.¾ cup brown sugar, ½ cup granulated sugar, 2 large eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt.1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon salt
- Transfer the dry ingredients to the butter mixture and stir to combine. Don’t overmix.
- Add the chocolate chips and toffee bits and mix in evenly.½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, ½ cup toffee bits
- Spread about half of the batter to the prepared pan.
- Place the nutella in a heat safe dish and microwave for just about 10-15 seconds just to soften. Alternatively you can warm it on the stove over low heat.½ cup Nutella
- Pour about half of the warm nutella over the top of the batter in ribbons and mix in slightly.
- Top with the remaining batter and spread out evenly over the first layer.
- Pour the remaining Nutella over the top in a ribbon then swirl it around a little bit with a knife.
- Bake for about 22-25 minutes. When they’re just set and golden brown on the edges but still a little soft in the middle, your bars are done.
- Let them cool completely to set, then cut and enjoy!
Notes
- Set out all your ingredients before you start. Only the eggs need to come to room temperature since the butter gets melted.
- When browning butter, it bubbles first, then foams. Once you see golden specks rising to the surface, it’s ready.
- Add more chocolate chips, toffee bits or a pinch of salt on top before baking if you want a little extra.
- For clean slices, make sure the bars are cold, use a big sharp knife and wipe it between cuts.
- For thicker bars, bake the batter in an 8 inch pan and add a few extra minutes in the oven.
- Line the pan with parchment and let it hang over the sides so you can lift the bars out easily.
Nutrition
Calories: 561kcal | Carbohydrates: 69g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 91mg | Sodium: 224mg | Potassium: 197mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 50g | Vitamin A: 682IU | Vitamin C: 0.03mg | Calcium: 83mg | Iron: 3mg
