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    Home » Desserts » Cookies & Bars

    Chewy Nutella & Oatmeal Bar Recipe for World Nutella Day

    Published: Feb 3, 2011 · Modified: May 2, 2022 by Dara · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · 64 Comments

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    These chewy oat bars are made even better with a drizzle of melted Nutella.
    Chewy Nutella & Oatmeal Bar Recipe | cookincanuck.com #dessert

    "If I could find something to rhyme with 'chocolate hazelnut temptress', I would write an ode to Nutella" is what I posted on the Cookin' Canuck Facebook page yesterday. Little did I know that Becky of the personal blog Rave & Rant would come through for me with this little ditty: "Oh, chocolate hazelnut temptress! On toast you don't fail to impress! I love you so madly, you never taste badly... Though you make me too fat for my dress!" I think she sums it up rather succinctly, don't you?

    This poetic waxing about Nutella comes at a perfect time. Sara of Ms. Adventures in Italy and Michelle of Bleeding Espresso proclaimed February 5th as World Nutella Day. Between this celebration of the creamy chocolate and hazelnut spread and a generous Super Bowl spread, I will be eating from dawn on Saturday until the winning coach is showered in Gatorade. I can live with that, particularly if these chewy oatmeal bars are part of the festivities.

    Some of my previous Nutella recipes:

    Irresistible Nutella Recipes | cookincanuck.com #dessert

    Left to right: Chocolate Nutella Fudge with Sea Salt, Nutella Sugar Sandwich Cookies and Cherry & Nutella Ice Cream Sundae


    The recipe:

    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F, with rack set in middle of the oven. Line a 13- by 9-inch baking pan with aluminum foil, leaving a some foil overlapping on each side. Spray lightly with cooking spray.

    In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt and ground nutmeg.

    Chewy Nutella & Oatmeal Bar Recipe | cookincanuck.com #dessert

    In the bowl of a stand mixer (or in a large bowl with a hand mixer), beat butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, 3 to 5 minutes. Add eggs, one a time, beating after each addition.

    Turn the mixer to low and gradually add flour mixture. Beat until just combined, about 30 seconds.

    Chewy Nutella & Oatmeal Bar Recipe | cookincanuck.com #dessert

    Stir in oatmeal, chocolate chips and hazelnuts.

    Chewy Nutella & Oatmeal Bar Recipe | cookincanuck.com #dessert

    Press the mixture into the prepared pan. Bake until the top is turning golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out just slightly moist, 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool in the pan for 15 minutes. Holding edges of foil, lift the bars out of the pan and let cool completely on wire rack. Cut into squares.

    In a small saucepan set over medium-low heat, whisk together Nutella and heavy cream until melted and smooth. Drizzle over bars. Serve.

    Chewy Nutella & Oatmeal Bar Recipe | cookincanuck.com #dessert

    Other Nutella recipes:

    Savory Sweet Life's Nutella Chocolate Cobbler
    Bell'alimento's Nutella Cinnamon Rolls with Cherry Glaze
    Cake Duchess' Crostata alla Nutella

    Chewy Nutella & Oatmeal Bar Recipe for World Nutella Day

    These chewy oat bars are made even better with a drizzle of melted Nutella.
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    Course: Desserts
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: Cookies and Bars
    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes
    Total Time: 50 minutes
    Servings: 48 Servings
    Calories: 132kcal
    Author: Dara Michalski | Cookin' Canuck

    Ingredients

    The Bars:

    • 1 ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
    • ½ teaspoon baking powder
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
    • 1 cup 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
    • 1 cup packed brown sugar
    • 1 cup granulated sugar
    • 2 large eggs
    • 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
    • ½ cup roughly chopped hazelnuts
    • ½ cup mini chocolate chips

    The Drizzle:

    • ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons Nutella
    • ¼ cup heavy cream
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    Instructions

    The Bars:

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F, with rack set in middle of the oven. Line a 13- by 9-inch baking pan with aluminum foil, leaving a some foil overlapping on each side. Spray lightly with cooking spray.
    • In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt and ground nutmeg.
    • In the bowl of a stand mixer (or in a large bowl with a hand mixer), beat butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, 3 to 5 minutes. Add eggs, one a time, beating after each addition.
    • Turn the mixer to low and gradually add flour mixture. Beat until just combined, about 30 seconds. Stir in oatmeal, chocolate chips and hazelnuts.
    • Press the mixture into the prepared pan. Bake until the top is turning golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out just slightly moist, 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool in the pan for 15 minutes. Holding edges of foil, lift the bars out of the pan and let cool completely on wire rack. Cut into squares.

    The Drizzle:

    • In a small saucepan set over medium-low heat, whisk together Nutella and heavy cream until melted and smooth. Drizzle over bars. Serve.

    Notes

    From the kitchen of Cookin' Canuck | cookincanuck.com

    Nutrition

    Calories: 132kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 31mg | Potassium: 52mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 150IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 0.6mg
    Tried this recipe?If you make this recipe, I'd love to see it on Instagram! Just use the hashtag #COOKINCANUCK and I'll be sure to find it.

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      1. Sheila in MD

        August 12, 2014 at 1:14 pm

        These look wonderful but I have a quick question! Does the drizzle "harden"? Would like to take these to an event but won't work if it doesn't harden! Thanks!

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      2. Louise

        October 11, 2012 at 5:48 am

        I was baking this with my sister. It's not baked yet but the batter is so delicious! But I hope if the Oatmeal Bar will be SUPER delicious! 🙂

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      3. Jodie

        March 18, 2012 at 1:11 am

        These were a hit at my house! They were super fun to make and super delicious.
        Thanks!

        Reply
      4. Danielle

        February 15, 2011 at 1:03 pm

        I'm not sure HOW I managed to miss the memo about Nutella Day. I love Nutella! I'm going to have my own Nutella weekend to make up for it, and try one of your excellent recipes!

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