Brown Sugar–Hazelnut Bars

Name: Brown Sugar–Hazelnut Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 1 dz.
Ingredients: 3/4 c. butter; 1/2 c. brown sugar; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 large egg; 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract; 2 c. all-purpose flour; 1/2 c. hazelnut chocolate spread; 1 c. toasted hazelnuts

By The Good Housekeeping Test KitchenPublished: Nov 17, 2014

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Marcus Nilsson

Yields:

1 dz.

Prep Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

45 mins

Cal/Serv:

100

Cookie bars, especially ones made with chocolate and hazelnut, are a great way to bring some variety to your holiday desserts.

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Ingredients

Cookie Bars

3/4 cup
butter
1/2 cup
brown sugar
1/2 tsp.
salt
1
large egg
1 1/2 tsp.
vanilla extract
2 cups
all-purpose flour

Topping

1/2 cup
hazelnut chocolate spread
1 cup
toasted hazelnuts

Directions

1. Step 1Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Spray 13- by 9-inch metal baking pan with nonstick baking spray; line pan with foil, then spray foil.
2. Step 2With mixer on medium-high speed, beat butter, brown sugar and salt until creamy. Beat in egg and vanilla. With mixer on low speed, beat in flour until just combined. Transfer to prepared pan. With lightly floured hands, spread into even layer.
3. Step 3Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until deep golden brown around edges. Cool completely on wire rack.
4. Step 4Spread crust with hazelnut chocolate spread. Sprinkle with hazelnuts; press to adhere. Using foil, remove bar from pan. Cut into 1 1/2-inch squares.