No-Bake Chocolate Hazelnut Crunch Bars

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These no-bake bars combine rich chocolate and nutty hazelnuts for a crunchy, sweet treat that sets in the fridge. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, layers hazelnuts, semi-sweet chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 210 calories and feeds 12, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 10 min Serves 12 American cuisine 210 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Roughly chop 1 cup hazelnuts and toast them in a dry skillet over medium heat for 5 minutes until fragrant and slightly browned; set aside to cool.
  2. Step 2: In a medium saucepan, melt 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips with 3 tbsp unsalted butter over low heat, stirring constantly until smooth.
  3. Step 3: Remove the chocolate mixture from heat and stir in 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and 1 cup graham cracker crumbs until fully combined.
  4. Step 4: Fold in the toasted hazelnuts and 1/4 tsp sea salt, mixing gently to incorporate.
  5. Step 5: Line an 8x8-inch square pan with parchment paper and spread the mixture evenly, pressing down firmly.
  6. Step 6: Refrigerate the pan for at least 2 hours until the bars are firm enough to cut into squares.

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