Ingredients
Method
- Preheat the oven to 375º F (180º C). Line a square cake pan of about 7.87 inches (20 cm) with parchment paper.
- In a big bowl, using an electric mixer, cream together the butter, confectioners sugar and vanilla extract for 2 minutes until you get a soft, creamy mixture.
- Add in the sifted flour, hazelnuts and salt. Mix using a rubber spatula until all the ingredients are fully integrated and a soft dough forms.
- Put the dough in the cake pan and flatten it to even it out (you will cut the bars once baked). Bake at 375º F (º80º C) for about 15 to 20 minutes until slightly golden brown.
- Take out of the oven and let it cool down for 10 minutes in the cake pan.
- Meanwhile, to melt the chocolate, put it in pieces in a plate and melt in the microwave heating in 30 seconds intervals, meaning, you put it in for 30 seconds, then take it out and mix using a fork. You repeat this process until the chocolate is completely melted. This will keep it from burning.
- Spread the melted chocolate on top of the cookie and even it out. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Cut the cookie into square pieces to make the bars.