Nutella is a sweet, creamy spread made from roasted hazelnuts, cocoa, skim milk, and a bit of sugar. It has the consistency of thick peanut butter and a rich chocolate-hazelnut flavor. This recipe, it creates that signature gooey, molten layer between the cookie dough.

Do these Nutella bars freeze well?

Yes, they freeze beautifully for up to 6 months. Let the bars cool completely, then slice them. Wrap each bar individually in plastic wrap, then place them in a freezer bag. Thaw at room temperature or reheat from frozen in a 300°F oven for 10-12 minutes .

Why are my bars thick and dry?

This usually happens from too much flour or overmixing. Scooping flour directly from the bag packs it in, adding up to 30% more. Always weigh your flour ( 280g ). Also, mix the dough just until the flour disappears; overworking it develops gluten, which makes the bars tough.

How many cookie bars does this recipe make?

This recipe yields 12 bars when baked in a standard 9x13-inch baking pan . For smaller, more bite-sized pieces, you can cut them into 16 squares. They are rich, so smaller portions are often perfect for a dessert platter.

Nutella Stuffed Cookie Bars: 44-Min No-Chill Easy Recipe

Description

These nutella stuffed chocolate chip cookie bars have a thick, gooey Nutella layer sandwiched between two layers of soft and chewy cookie dough. The brown butter gives them a nutty depth, and the entire dessert is ready in under 45 minutes with no dough chilling required.

Ingredients

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For the cookie dough:

1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, for browning

1 1/4 cups (250g) packed brown sugar

2 large eggs, room temperature

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

2 1/4 cups (280g) all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon salt

2 cups (340g) semi-sweet chocolate chips

For the filling:

1 cup (300g) Nutella

Optional:

1/2 cup (60g) chopped hazelnuts

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Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 29 min
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bar
Calories: 623 kcal
Sugar: 49 g
Fat: 36 g
Saturated Fat: 18 g
Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 70 g
Fiber: 3 g
Protein: 7 g
Cholesterol: 33 mg