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I can hardly believe it, but this recipe right here is my first ever with Nutella as an ingredient.
It’s like I don’t even know myself. I mean, WHAT KIND OF BAKER AM I? How hath I forsaken thee, oh Nutella?
Sorry, I tried to channel Shakespeare there for a minute. I thought that would distract you all from the fact that my Nutella consumption is pretty much limited to me sticking my face in the cabinet and scooping that delicious chocolate concoction out as quickly as possible with the largest spoon I can find. You don’t want your kids to see you eat Nutella from a jar. It would give them ideas.
Kids with ideas are no good.
Trust.
Anyway, look! I baked with Nutella! I’m a new person.
These bars are super quick and simple to make, as are most of the recipes on this happy little blog of mine. The crust and crumb topping are the same thing, so you only dirty one dish there. The caramel just whips up in one sauce pan, and the Nutella? Well, you just spread that on with an 0ff-set spatula…then you lick the spatula clean. Repeat as many times as necessary. I won’t tell anyone.
Caramel Nutella Crumb Bars
Ingredients
For the crust & topping:
- 1 cup unsalted butter room temperature
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
For the caramel & Nutella filling:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- 1/4 - 1/2 cup Nutella depending on how thick you want your Nutella layer
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a 13x9 baking dish with parchment paper.
- To make the dough, in the bowl of a stand mixer beat together the butter, sugar, and salt on medium speed until creamy using the paddle attachment. Beat in the vanilla.
- Turn the mixer to low and slowly add 2 1/4 cups of the flour, beating just until the dough becomes smooth and the flour is incorporated.
- Press 3/4s of the dough in the prepared baking dish. Press the dough evenly to form the bottom layer. Refrigerate while you prepare the crumb topping and filling.
- Add the remaining 1/4 cup of flour to the remaining dough and beat together until coarse and crumbly. Do not over mix.
- For the caramel filling, place the butter, corn syrup, brown sugar, and condensed milk in a saucepan over medium low heat. Bring to a simmer, whisking occasionally. When the mixture begins to boil, whisk frequently until it darkens and begins to get thicker, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and allow to cool for 10 minutes.
- Remove the pan from the refrigerator and spread with the Nutella (I used 1/4 cup, but would add a bit more next time) using an off-set spatula. You may need to warm the Nutella in the microwave for a bit to soften it up enough to spread easily.
- Pour the caramel filling over the Nutella layer and spread evenly with the spatula.
- Sprinkle on the crumb topping.
- Bake for about 30 minutes or until the filling is a dark brown color and hot and bubbling. Cool on a wire rack for 15 minutes and then cut into squares.
KitchenArtistry says
Anything with Nutella in it is a winner in my book. Great photos, thank you for sharing…
Brittany says
I can’t believe it either – your first time using nutella?! Well, what a great way to start off! These look, and sound, delicoius!
Kathryn says
I made these to take to a friend’s house for dinner tonight. They were a huge success! My crumb base was a bit too crumb-y, so I had to add an extra two tablespoons of butter, but other than that the whole process went well. Thanks for sharing!
Shawn K. says
Not a fan of Nutella, but these look good. I voted for you too! Good Luck!
Shawn K.
Bluebell says
These look ridiculously amazing. I’ve had nutella in baked goods before, but never caramel and nutella combined!
Maria says
These look incredible!
grace says
i’d wager that out of all the jars of nutella i’ve purchased, only 10% actually made it into some baked goods. i find that having a spoon handy is the biggest danger to a jar of the stuff. 🙂
DessertForTwo says
I voted 🙂
Yes, I’ve been trying to develop Nutella recipes for a while now. So far, my best recipe is: 1 jar Nutella + 2 spoons = the best dessert for two ever.
megan says
voted! I hope you win 🙂
Michelle says
These look delicious. Now you should try the Nutella brownie bites I posted. Only 4 ingredients, and one of them is nutella, so how could you go wrong? (But make a double batch – they are soooo good!)
Joanne says
I have approximately one nutella recipe on my blog and that is precisely because of the reason that described. Usually I intend to bake with it, then eat the whole jar in a day and am left with nothing to bake with. It’s sad.
I think I need to find a way to hold out long enough to make these bars though…they sound awesomely delicious.
HaB says
Voted. Just for you…cause, you know, I adore you.
Ok. I think I am going to have to break down and add Nutella to the grocery list. It’s probably a sin of epic proportions that I’ve never had Nutella. I think I need to remedy that. Soon. Like today.
Marie says
I voted for you!! Good luck!
Rhyann says
These look super yummy… And I voted for you!
ashley says
Your recipes are always so interesting and awesome! Nutella crumb bars- fabulous idea! Oh, I voted. 🙂