Recipe: Chocolate Hazelnut Bars
Description:
Indulge in the delightful combination of rich chocolate and crunchy hazelnuts with these delectable Chocolate Hazelnut Bars. Perfect for dessert or a sweet treat any time of day, these bars are sure to satisfy your cravings and impress your guests.
Recipe Details:
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 24 bars
- Category: Dessert
- Keywords: Fruit, Nuts, Weeknight, Oven, < 4 Hours
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 303.8
- Fat Content: 17.9g
- Saturated Fat Content: 6.8g
- Cholesterol Content: 43.4mg
- Sodium Content: 122.7mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 34.8g
- Fiber Content: 2.4g
- Sugar Content: 25.5g
- Protein Content: 4.3g
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 1/2 cups toasted hazelnuts, chopped
- 2 cups sweetened coconut
Instructions:
1. Base:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a mixing bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups of flour with 1/2 cup of brown sugar and 1/4 teaspoon of salt.
- Slowly add in the softened butter, mixing until the mixture becomes crumbly.
- Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 15 minutes, or until the base turns golden brown.
2. Topping:
- While the base is baking, prepare the topping.
- In a small bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup of flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate large bowl, whisk together the eggs, melted butter, vanilla extract, and brown sugar until well combined.
- Gradually add the cocoa mixture into the egg mixture, stirring until fully incorporated.
- Fold in the chopped hazelnuts and sweetened coconut, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
3. Assembly:
- Once the base has finished baking and turned golden, reduce the oven temperature to 325°F (160°C).
- Pour the prepared topping mixture over the baked crust, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
- Gently shake the pan to level the topping.
- Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 30 minutes, or until the middle of the bars is firm.
- Remove the pan from the oven and allow the bars to cool in the pan on a wire rack.
4. Serving:
- Once cooled, cut the bars into 24 equal portions.
- Serve these delicious Chocolate Hazelnut Bars as a delightful dessert or enjoy them as a sweet snack any time of day.
5. Storage:
- Store any leftover bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- You can also freeze these bars for longer storage, simply wrap them tightly in plastic wrap and aluminum foil before placing them in the freezer. Thaw in the refrigerator before serving.
Enjoy your Chocolate Hazelnut Bars! 🍫🌰
