Oatmeal Cookie Easy Nutella Bars
These Nutella bars combine the chewiness of oatmeal cookies with the creamy delight of Nutella, making them a perfect treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats For chewy texture
- 1 cup all-purpose flour Measure correctly for best texture
- ½ teaspoon baking powder To help the bars rise
- ¼ teaspoon salt Enhances flavor
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened Cream with sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar Use soft for better texture
- 1 large egg Binds the mixture
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Adds flavor
Filling
- 1 cup Nutella chocolate hazelnut spread Main ingredient for richness
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x9 inch square baking pan or line with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine dry ingredients: rolled oats, flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add in the egg and vanilla extract; mix well.
Mixing Dough
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture to form a cohesive cookie dough.
- Press half of the dough into the prepared pan, then dollop Nutella on top. Swirl it into the dough.
- Crumble the remaining dough over the Nutella.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes until the edges are golden and the center is soft. Rotate the pan halfway for even baking.
- Allow the bars to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, cut into squares and serve.
Notes
Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. Serve them warm with vanilla ice cream for an extra treat.