Toasted Hazelnut Bars Recipe 🍪
Introduction:
These Toasted Hazelnut Bars are a delightful treat perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a weeknight dessert or a gathering with friends and family. With a buttery crust, creamy filling, and crunchy hazelnuts, these bars are sure to impress and disappear quickly!
- Recipe Name: Toasted Hazelnut Bars
- Recipe Category: Bar Cookie
- Keywords: Dessert, Cookie & Brownie, Weeknight, < 4 Hours
- Yield: 48 Bars
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 154.3
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3.6g
- Cholesterol: 32mg
- Sodium: 64.7mg
- Carbohydrates: 16.7g
- Fiber: 0.7g
- Sugar: 11.2g
- Protein: 2.5g
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup butter
- 2 oz cream cheese
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour, divided
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
- 4 eggs
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 cups hazelnuts, chopped
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions:
| Step | Description | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | In a mixing bowl, beat together 1/2 cup butter, cream cheese, brown sugar, and 2 cups of flour until well combined. | 15 minutes |
| 2 | With lightly floured hands, pat the mixture onto the bottom and up the sides of a 15 x 10 x 1″ ungreased baking pan. | – |
| 3 | Bake the crust in a preheated 350°F oven for 15 minutes. | 15 minutes |
| 4 | Meanwhile, in another mixing bowl, beat together granulated sugar, the remaining 1/3 cup flour, buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, vanilla, and salt with an electric mixer on low speed until combined. | – |
| 5 | Stir in the chopped hazelnuts. | – |
| 6 | Pour the filling mixture into the pre-baked crust. | – |
| 7 | Bake in the 350°F oven for an additional 35 minutes or until golden brown. | 35 minutes |
| 8 | Allow the bars to cool completely, then cut into squares and sprinkle with powdered sugar before serving. | – |
| 9 | Store any leftovers in the refrigerator for freshness. | – |
Tips:
- For an extra layer of flavor, toast the hazelnuts before adding them to the filling mixture.
- Dust the bars with powdered sugar just before serving for a beautiful presentation.
- These bars can be made ahead of time and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to several days.
- Feel free to experiment with different nuts or additions like chocolate chips for a variation on this classic recipe.
Conclusion:
With their rich flavor and satisfying crunch, these Toasted Hazelnut Bars are sure to become a favorite in your dessert repertoire. Whether you’re baking for a special occasion or simply craving a sweet treat, these bars are a delicious choice that will have everyone coming back for more. Enjoy! 🌰🍫
