Snack: Brown Sugar–Hazelnut Bars

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

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

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Spray 13- by 9-inch metal baking pan with nonstick baking spray; line pan with foil, then spray foil.
With 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.
Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until deep golden brown around edges. Cool completely on wire rack.
Spread crust with hazelnut chocolate spread. Sprinkle with hazelnuts; press to adhere. Using foil, remove bar from pan. Cut into 1 1/2-inch squares.

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