Hazelnut Shortbread Bars

Health score
40%
Hazelnut Shortbread Bars
105 min.
1
6033kcal

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If you're in search of a decadent dessert that will satisfy your sweet tooth and impress your friends, look no further than these Hazelnut Shortbread Bars. With a rich, buttery base and a delightful hazelnut topping, these bars are a true indulgence. The combination of raw hazelnuts and warm spices creates a flavor profile that is both comforting and sophisticated.

Imagine sinking your teeth into a perfectly baked bar that offers a crispy exterior with a soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture. The warm aroma of cinnamon wafting through your kitchen as you roast the hazelnuts will have everyone eagerly anticipating what's to come. Each bite delivers a delightful crunch of hazelnuts balanced with a hint of sweetness from the maple syrup and brown sugar.

This recipe opens up a world of possibilities for variations to cater to every palate, whether you're a chocolate lover, crave something fruity, or prefer a deep toasty flavor. Easy to make yet spectacular in taste, these Hazelnut Shortbread Bars are perfect for any occasion, from casual family gatherings to more formal celebrations. Treat yourself and your loved ones by trying this delightful recipe that is sure to become a favorite in your dessert repertoire!

Ingredients

  • cup butter cold cubed
  • 0.8 teaspoon cinnamon divided
  • cups flour 
  • 0.8 cup granulated sugar divided
  • cups bean curd sheets raw divided
  • tablespoons brown sugar light packed
  • tablespoons maple syrup 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt divided

Equipment

  • food processor
  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • whisk
  • blender
  • baking pan
  • aluminum foil
  • kitchen towels

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 35
  2. Roast hazelnuts on a rimmed baking sheet until light golden, about 18 minutes. Rub the warm nuts in a kitchen towel to remove half of skins. Finely chop 1/2 cup nuts in a food processor. Reduce oven temperature to 32
  3. Put chopped nuts, 1/2 tsp. cinnamon, the flour, 1 cup butter, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, and 1/4 tsp. salt in a large bowl. Blend on low speed with a mixer until well blended.
  4. Grease a 9-in. square baking pan, line with foil (let it hang over edges), then grease foil. Press dough evenly into bottom of pan.
  5. Bake until golden and firm, about 45 minutes. Meanwhile, very roughly chop half of remaining nuts to make 1 cup.
  6. Bring remaining 1/4 tsp. cinnamon, 3 tbsp. butter, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 tsp. salt, the maple syrup, and the brown sugar to a boil in a small saucepan, whisking frequently.
  7. Remove from heat and stir in 1 cup whole hazelnuts and the chopped nuts (2 cups total; you may have leftover nuts).
  8. Pour over crust and spread evenly.
  9. Bake until set when pan is tilted, about 18 minutes.
  10. Let cool on a rack. Lift foil with cookie to a board.
  11. Cut cookie into 16 squares, then cut each square in half diagonally.
  12. Extra-Toasty Hazelnut Shortbread Bars: Follow directions for Hazelnut Shortbread Bars. Keep temperature at 350 throughout recipe. In step 3, bake crust until very deep golden, 45 minutes to 1 hour. In step 4, reduce the baking time to about 15 minutes.
  13. Chocolaty Hazelnut Shortbread Bars: Follow directions for Hazelnut Shortbread Bars. After spreading nut topping on the crust in step 4, scatter 1 cup (5 oz.) roughly chopped bittersweet chocolate on top, then bake.
  14. Fruity Hazelnut Shortbread Bars: Follow directions for Hazelnut Shortbread Bars. In step 4, stir 1 cup tart or sweet dried cherries or cranberries into nut topping.
  15. *Hazelnuts from Oregon--where virtually all the U.S. crop grows--taste much sweeter and fresher than imports. Find them in bulk bins in grocery stores (check the country of origin) and at freddyguys.com, hazelnuthill.com, or yournw.com?

Nutrition Facts

Calories6033kcal
Protein11.56%
Fat27.5%
Carbs60.94%

Properties

Glycemic Index
236.59
Glycemic Load
277.25
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
55.230434770169%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:6032.6kcal
301.63%
Fat:187.05g
287.76%
Saturated Fat:117.07g
731.69%
Carbohydrates:932.51g
310.84%
Net Carbohydrates:882.38g
320.87%
Sugar:333.23g
370.26%
Cholesterol:488.05mg
162.68%
Sodium:2651.68mg
115.29%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:176.91g
353.82%
Iron:49.31mg
273.97%
Manganese:5.22mg
260.95%
Fiber:50.13g
200.53%
Vitamin B2:3.12mg
183.49%
Calcium:1569.29mg
156.93%
Vitamin C:123.56mg
149.76%
Vitamin B1:2.07mg
137.77%
Selenium:88.4µg
126.29%
Folate:464.76µg
116.19%
Vitamin A:5677.15IU
113.54%
Vitamin B3:15.03mg
75.14%
Vitamin E:5.45mg
36.34%
Phosphorus:326.88mg
32.69%
Magnesium:93.11mg
23.28%
Zinc:2.99mg
19.94%
Potassium:694.57mg
19.84%
Copper:0.39mg
19.67%
Vitamin K:17.11µg
16.29%
Vitamin B5:1.4mg
13.98%
Vitamin B6:0.13mg
6.7%
Vitamin B12:0.39µg
6.43%
Source:My Recipes