Description
A decadent four-layer dessert bar with a buttery shortbread base, golden praline, whole toasted hazelnuts, and a rich dark chocolate topping. Irresistibly crunchy and rich, these bars disappear fast!
Ingredients
For the Crust:
- For the Base: 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- For the Praline: 1/2 cup unsalted butter, 1/2 cup packed brown sugar, 2 tablespoons honey
- For the Hazelnuts: 1 1/2 cups whole hazelnuts, toasted and skins removed
- For the Chocolate Layer: 8 ounces dark chocolate (70% cacao), chopped, 1 tablespoon coconut oil or butter
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper. In a bowl, mix flour and granulated sugar. Cut in softened butter until crumbly. Press firmly into the pan. Bake for 15 minutes until lightly golden.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter, brown sugar, and honey. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly, for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened. Pour evenly over the baked base.
- Sprinkle toasted hazelnuts evenly over the praline layer, pressing gently. Return to oven and bake for 10 minutes until bubbly.
- In a heatproof bowl, melt dark chocolate with coconut oil (or butter) in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Pour over hazelnuts, spreading evenly. Let cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for 1 hour until set. Cut into bars.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.