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Home » Brownies & Bars » Nutella Stuffed Oatmeal Cookie Bars

Nutella Stuffed Oatmeal Cookie Bars

Published: Feb 5, 2018 · Modified: Sep 9, 2021 by Allison · 49 Comments

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Buttery brown sugar oatmeal cookie bars filled with Nutella chocolate hazelnut spread and chocolate chips. These easy Nutella Bars bars require no mixer, and the crust and topping is made from the same mixture.

Stack of oatmeal bars filled with chocolateIt’s World Nutella Day!!! Woohoo!!! If someone says that we must eat Nutella today, who are we to argue? Grab a jar and dig in!

Not a fan of Nutella? Try my Oatmeal Fudge Bars!

oatmeal bars filled with chocolate

Seeing as how my dinner last night was chips and guac and football brownies (Super Bowl), I probably should be making some healthier choices today. But, World Nutella Day only comes once a year. I couldn’t call myself a dessert blogger if I didn’t indulge just a little today.

Nutella Bars in a stack with a red and white towel in the background.

I first fell in love with Nutella when my husband and I were on a trip to Europe (in our pre-child life) many years ago. We were in the South of France visiting a small medieval town called St. Paul de Vence. We sat on an old cobblestone wall and shared a delicious warm crepe filled with Nutella. It was a breathtaking afternoon, and that picture perfect moment has sealed in a life long love for Nutella.

I have shared several Nutella recipes with you, but these Nutella Bars are my absolute favorite! They are soooooo good!

Oatmeal cookie dough in a large white bowl.

Nutella Bars

The crust and the topping of these bars are made from the same mixture, which tastes like a buttery, brown sugar oatmeal cookie (swoon).

In between the oatmeal crust and oatmeal topping is a generous layer of Nutella and chocolate chips. While baking, the chocolate chips melt into the Nutella, while the oatmeal crust and topping get slightly crunchy and golden brown.

Cookie crust in a glass baking dish.

Chocolate chips and Nutella on a cookie crust in a square baking dish.

If you eat these when they’re warm (see below! eeekkk!), the chocolaty center will be melty and gooey and decadent. You won’t be able to contain yourself. Trust me. I speak from experience.

Now get yourself into your kitchen, World Nutella Day isn’t going to last forever. Although, who am I kidding, I’ll devour one of these beauties any day of the year.

Try the other versions of these bars: Lemon Crumb Bars, Jam Crumb Bars

Stack of oatmeal bars filled with chocolate

More Nutella recipes: Nutella Stuffed Cookies, Fresh Fruit and Nutella Bruschetta, Whole Wheat Banana Nutella Pancakes, Nutella Strawberry Tart or Creamy Nutella Pudding, Nutella Brownies.

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Stack of oatmeal bars filled with chocolate

Nutella Stuffed Oatmeal Cookie Bars

Buttery brown sugar oatmeal cookie bars filled with Nutella chocolate hazelnut spread and chocolate chips. These easy layered bars require no mixer, and the crust and topping is made from the same mixture.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: 310kcal
Author: Allison - Celebrating Sweets

Ingredients

  • 10 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • ⅔ cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 cup old fashioned rolled oats
  • ¾ teaspoon baking soda
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • ⅔ cup Nutella, chocolate hazelnut spread
  • ⅓ cup semisweet or bittersweet chocolate chips
  • Sea salt, optional

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8 square pan with foil and spray with nonstick spray. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, whisk the melted butter, brown sugar, and vanilla until combined.
  • In a separate bowl, combine the flour, oats, baking soda, and salt. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir to combine.
  • Place a little more than half of the oat mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan. Press the mixture into an even, flat layer. Bake for 10 minutes. 
  • Remove from the oven and immediately add the Nutella. Since the dough/crust will be soft, you don't want to spread too vigorously. I recommend dolloping the Nutella by spoonfuls all around the top of the dough, then using a spoon or rubber spatula to lightly spread the Nutella into an even layer. The heat from the crust will melt the Nutella slightly, which will make it easier to spread. Sprinkle the Nutella layer with chocolate chips. Crumble the remaining oat mixture evenly over the top of the chocolate. 
  • Bake for 14-16 minutes, until the top is set and golden brown. After removing these from the oven I immediately sprinkle the top of the bars with sea salt. I like the sweet and salty balance, you can skip the salt, if desired. Place the pan on a wire rack to cool. The longer these cool, the more "set" the filling will be. Do not cut them while they are hot, as the chocolate will ooze out. I recommend serving them slightly warm so that the chocolate is mostly firm but still a little melted.

Nutrition

Calories: 310kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 108mg | Potassium: 119mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 305IU | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 1.7mg

Nutritional Information is an estimate based on third-party calculations and may vary based on products used and serving sizes.

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  1. Suzy

    February 05, 2018 at 9:10 am

    These are just genius! Thanks for sharing

    Reply
  2. Elaine @ Dishes Delish

    February 05, 2018 at 9:51 am

    5 stars
    I literally sat there looking at the first photo of these delicious nutella cookie bars for a good minute before I scrolled down to read your blog. These bars are dangerous! Seriously dangerous because I would eat the whole dang thing myself. But, I’m up for the challenge! 🙂

    Reply
  3. Teri Stephens

    February 05, 2018 at 10:06 am

    5 stars
    I have a major problem with this recipe. I would eat them all myself. YUM!

    Reply
  4. Kate | Veggie Desserts

    February 05, 2018 at 10:14 am

    5 stars
    So much deliciousness in one recipe! Nutella makes everything sooo extra special.

    Reply
  5. Tyler

    February 21, 2018 at 6:42 am

    5 stars
    These look delicious. We make so many recipes with Nutella in the test kitchen, I love it! I’m a fan of baked goods etc, just don’t like it as a spread. Strange, I know!

    Reply
  6. Suzanne

    May 13, 2018 at 7:40 pm

    Can you double the recipe and place in a 9×13 pan?

    Reply
    • Celebrating Sweets

      May 15, 2018 at 10:59 am

      Yes, that should work.

      Reply
  7. Marti

    September 24, 2018 at 11:33 am

    5 stars
    These were super easy and fast to make. I threw these together and popped them in my Breville oven to bake in an instant! I am glad I only made one 8 x 8 because they are easy to eat as well.
    Thank you from a real Nutella lover.

    Reply
    • Celebrating Sweets

      September 24, 2018 at 6:11 pm

      Glad you liked them. Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  8. Liz

    November 25, 2018 at 11:39 am

    How long do they keep once baked? Are there freezable.?
    Btw these are UN-BELIEVE-ABLE!!!!!

    Reply
    • Celebrating Sweets

      November 28, 2018 at 11:38 am

      Hi, Liz. Sorry for the late reply, I was traveling after the holiday. Yes, you can freeze them, or keep tightly covered at room temp for several days. Glad you enjoyed them!

      Reply
  9. Kendall

    January 23, 2019 at 10:26 am

    5 stars
    I’m in the process of making these right now on a cold snowy day with my 4yo home with a snow day. I have a feeling these are really only 2 servings, not 12. Can you use corse kosher salt in place of sea salt? We don’t have sea salt on hand.

    Reply
    • Celebrating Sweets

      January 23, 2019 at 10:27 am

      Sure, just you the salt you have. Adjust to suit your taste. Enjoy!

      Reply
  10. Sandy

    November 14, 2019 at 9:03 pm

    5 stars
    I made these tonight. Recipe was easy to follow & they are delicious. I will include these in my Christmas cookie trays for gifts. Will definitely make them again. Thanks foe sharing the recipe!

    Reply
    • Celebrating Sweets

      November 18, 2019 at 9:48 am

      Thanks for the kind review, Sandy. Happy holidays!

      Reply
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