Ingredients
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- For the Brownie Layer:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- For the Middle:
- 1/2 cup Nutella (or any hazelnut spread)
- For the Cookie Layer:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal. Lightly grease the parchment with non-stick spray or a little butter. Set the pan aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the melted butter and 1 cup of sugar. Add the egg and vanilla, whisking until smooth. Sift in the cocoa powder, flour, and salt. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet until just combined. Spread the brownie batter evenly into the bottom of your prepared pan.
- Warm the Nutella in the microwave for about 15 seconds to make it spreadable. Dollop the Nutella over the raw brownie batter. Use a knife or spatula to gently spread it into an even layer, leaving a small border around the edges so it does not burn against the pan.
- In a separate large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and 1/4 cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla. In a small bowl, whisk the flour, baking soda, and salt, then gradually add them to the butter mixture. Fold in the chocolate chips. Do not overmix.
- Scoop small clumps of the cookie dough and flatten them slightly with your hands. Place the flattened dough pieces on top of the Nutella layer until the entire surface is covered. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the cookie top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs. Let the bars cool completely in the pan before slicing.
- Cook Time: 55 minutes