These Nutella bars are ridiculously easy to make and they come together in less than 15 minutes—they’re the perfect thing when you want dessert in a hurry!
I say this often: Nutella is my kryptonite. I’ve always been happy just to eat it right out of the jar but now I have a new favorite (and far less messy!) way to consume the good stuff.
Nutella bars. Ridiculously EASY Nutella bars, packed with chocolate chips, soft and chewy and oh-so-good. And as an extra point of sale: eating one of these bars makes you far less likely to end up with Nutella smeared all over your face. (Not that I know anything about that. . .)
The key to these Nutella bars is under-baking them slightly so they stay soft—eating one is almost like eating cookie dough with Nutella frosting.
Um yeah. Cookie dough with Nutella. Does dessert get any better?
Why you’ll love these Nutella bars:
- All you need to make them is one bowl and a wooden spoon (NO MIXER!)
- They come together in less than 15 minutes
- The ingredient list is minimal and you probably already have most of the ingredients on hand
Nutella bars, step by step
Combine melted butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar in a mixing bowl and stir vigorously with a wooden spoon until the mixture is smooth. Mix in eggs and vanilla, then salt and flour.
Fold in some chocolate chips until they’re evenly distributed, then add 1/4 cup of Nutella. Use a rubber spatula to stir the Nutella into the cookie dough—STIR THE DOUGH just one time.
You’re not trying to mix the Nutella in completely, but rather to create ribbons of Nutella throughout the dough.
Scrape the cookie dough into a 9-inch square baking pan (sprayed first with cooking spray) and dollop another 1/4 cup of Nutella over the top of the cookie dough. Use a knife to swirl the dough and Nutella together.
Bake for about 22 minutes, until the edges of the bars are set. Don’t be tempted to leave your Nutella bars in the oven until they look completely done; you want the center of the bars to be a little jiggly when you pull them out.
And you’re done! Super quick, super easy, super delicious.
Looking for a little variation?
- Use dark or milk chocolate chips instead of semi-sweet
- Sprinkle some flaky sea salt over the bars before you put them in the oven
- Add 1/2 cup of chopped hazelnuts in place of 1/2 cup of the chocolate chips
Next time you’re craving chocolate I hope you’ll give these Nutella bars a shot. I can just about guarantee they’ll satisfy your cravings.
Unless you were craving salad—I’m not sure these are a good substitute for lettuce.
More Nutella desserts!
Banana Nutella Cake
Nutella Cupcakes
Coconut Nutella Layer Cake
Chocolate Nutella Cake
Easy Nutella bars come together quickly and are easy to make--perfect for when you want cookies in a hurry!
- 12 tablespoons unsalted butter melted and cooled slightly
- 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup Nutella divided
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9-inch square baking pan with cooking spray and set aside.
- Combine the butter and sugars in a large mixing bowl and beat vigorously with a wooden spoon until smooth. Mix in the egg and vanilla until combined.
- Mix in the salt, then the flour and stir until the flour is just incorporated. Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Pour 1/4 cup of the Nutella over the top of the batter and stir with a rubber spatula ONE TIME. You’re not trying to mix it in fully, but to create ribbons.
- Scrape the dough into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Dollop the remaining Nutella over the dough and use a knife to swirl the two together.
- Bake 22 to 26 minutes, until golden around the edges but not quite set in the middle. (The middle should still jiggle a little bit if you tap the pan.)
- Remove from the oven and cool completely on a wire rack. Slice into bars and serve.
If you want to play around with your cookie bars, try these variations:
- Use dark or milk chocolate chips instead of semi-sweet
- Sprinkle some flaky sea salt over the bars before you put them in the oven
- Add 1/2 cup of chopped hazelnuts in place of 1/2 cup of the chocolate chips
Ashika | Gardening Foodie says
These Nutella bars look so yum Kelsie, and easy to make. I love the beautiful swirl patterns on thes bars, it looks so pretty . My son is a huge nutella fan…this is one that he will really love too 🙂
Kelsie says
Thank you, Ashika!
Marissa says
Did you say ‘nutella’? I’ll be right over… 😉 Not only are these beautiful, Kelsie they sound SO good. And easy too – the ideal combo!
Kelsie says
Thank you, Marissa!
SHASHI AT SAVORYSPIN says
Nutella is my kryptonite too – and just last night I walked around with a glob of it on my cheek after sneaking a spoonful! BTW – Kelsie, these bars are genius – I need to use up that 3/4 jar of Nutella I have and I need to make these – also they’d be great to gift – though one taste and I might have a hard time parting with these!
Kelsie says
Haha! Been there :). Thanks, Shashi!
Catherine says
Oh my goodness, these bars look incredible!! And I love your description-cookie dough with Nutella, that is a match made in heaven! 😀
Kelsie says
Thank you so much, Catherine!
Katherine | Love In My Oven says
I NEEEEED these in my life. I can bet I’d have Nutella smeared over my face anyway, since I’d be eating this straight out of the oven!! Great photos, Kelsie! XO
Kelsie says
Haha! Thanks, Katherine!
John / Kitchen Riffs says
Who wants to crave lettuce when you can crave Nutella? I can eat it by the spoon, too, but these bars look even better. And such a nice, easy recipe! Thanks.
Kelsie says
Thank you, John!
Carlee says
Dessert recipes that are this easy are a bit dangerous… but I’m willing to take the risk. These look fabulous!
Kelsie says
Haha! I know what you mean :). Thanks, Carlee!
Emma @ Bake Then Eat says
What a wonderful dessert bar, I have to admit Nutella is a weakness of mine too.
Kelsie says
Thank you, Emma!
Leanne | Crumb Top Baking says
I made nutella swirl bread over the weekend, and it didn’t last long at all. So my hubby and I can totally relate to your nutella addiction! I need to add these bars to the baking list for sure!
Kelsie says
Nutella in bread? Meaning I can spread butter on it? I hope you’re going to post that recipe because it sounds amazing! Thanks, Leanne!
Ben|Havocinthekitchen says
I love salads and veggies, but cookies, fudge, and other healthy stuff are my greens in December, and I know you won’t judge me;) These easy Nutella bars look and sound just fantastic; I certainly support your idea of adding some hazelnuts too. Perfection!
Kelsie says
No judgment here! Thanks, Ben 🙂
Kim Lange says
Nutella in cookie bars? …Yes please and thank you! YUM!
Kelsie says
Thank you, Kim!
Patrick@looneyforfood.com says
Pure decadence! Perfect for the holidays
Kelsie says
Thank you, Patrick!
Kelly Lynns Sweets and Treats says
The recipe says 12 servings but I am seriously considering making this and eating it with a spoon, by myself!! Hahahaha. But seriously….it doesn’t get any better than Nutella and cookie dough!
Kelsie says
Haha! Thanks, Kelly!
Laura says
Ohhh, man, don’t get me started on the Nutella monsters in my house – they would be crazy for these brownies! And I love the way you bake them – until only the edges are set – my favorite texture – just set brownies, so so yum. And you’re right, I do have all of these ingredients in my pantry. At all times. Thanks for the recipe!
Kelsie says
Thank you, Laura!
Cheyanne @ no spoon necessary says
Can you believe I’ve never had Nutella!? To be fair, I’ve been allergic to chocolate since I was little, and Nutella just wasn’t a thing before I developed an allergy. *Sigh*. I’m 120% sure I would absolutely love it. I can tell you if I loved it half as much as Boy, it would be a definite love affair. lol! 😉 Clearly I need to make these bars for him and watch in jealousy as he devours them all! These look amazing and that swirl is everyyyy-thang! Cheers, girl!
P.S. Please eat a few of these for me!!
Kelsie says
I’m sooo sad about your allergy. I’ll eat double the Nutella for you, Chey 🙂
Milena says
I can eat these bars any time! Nutella is definitely up there on my list, along with dulce de leche. If I didn’t have an unopened jar of Nutella for back up I’d feel uneasy:) And this IS an easy recipe, pinned!
Kelsie says
Thank you, Milena!
annie@ciaochowbambina says
I see Nutella – I come running!! (Which basically means I’m always running to the pantry! 😉 ) These bars a very special treat!! 🙂
Kelsie says
Same here! Thank you, Annie!
Dawn - Girl Heart Food says
No, it definitely doesn’t get any better than this! Love the suggestion of adding some flaky salt….that sweet/salty combination gets me all the time! Is it wrong that it’s only morning and I totally want that whole stack??? Happy Monday, Kelsie 🙂
Kelsie says
Salty sweet is the best! Thanks, Dawn!
David @ Spiced says
We always keep a jar of Nutella in our pantry, too! I love baking with Nutella. (Laura loves just spreading it on toast, but I prefer to bake with it.) Needless to say, these bars are calling my name! I love the swirl in there, Kelsie. #NailedIt
Kelsie says
Thank you, David!
Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen says
I could eat the whole stack Kelsie! We love anything with Nutella here too. And I love how easy these are. Perfect for the busy holidays!
Kelsie says
Thank you, Mary Ann!