Chocolate Hazelnut Crumble Bars

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Inspired by http://www.joyofbaking.com's mincemeat shortbread bars, i decided to make my own version of it with chocolate! Came up with a soft and chewy base with chocolate hazelnut filling.. Hope you'll like it!!

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Steps

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Preheat oven to 350 degrees f.

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Prepare an 8-inch square pan lined with wax paper on the bottom and up across the sides of the pan.

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Melt nutella and chocolate chips on a double boiler.

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Let cool.

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In a small bowl , stir together flour , salt and baking soda.

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Set aside.

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In a large bowl , cream the butter then slowly add sugar until smooth.

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Beat in eggs one at a time then add vanilla.

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Gradually mix in dry ingredients.

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Evenly press 2 / 3 of the dough thinly onto the bottom of the pan.

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Pour the hazelnut mixture onto the bottom dough , spread evenly.

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Crumble the remaining dough and sprinkle onto the top of the filling.

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Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown on top.

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Let cool completely on wire rack.

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To cut , move to a cutting board then slice evenly.

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Ingredients

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nutella, chocolate chips, all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, butter, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla extract