Quick & Easy Coffee Hazelnut Chocolate Bars (only 4 ingredients!)

Coffee Hazelnut Chocolate Bars will be topping your list of favorite no-bake desserts. This delicious chocolate hazelnut bar is such a treat for all chocolate and hazelnut lovers! With only 4 simple ingredients, it’s quick and easy to make, and will satisfy your sweet tooth in no time.

The combination of hazelnuts, espresso, and chocolate creates a heavenly hazelnut coffee flavor that will tantalize your taste buds.

Whether you need a mid-morning pick-me-up, an afternoon snack, or a sweet finish to your dinner, it’s always a good idea to have a stash of chocolate bars in the back of your pantry! They make a perfect emergency treat when you’re in need of a quick sweet fix 🙂

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Why you’ll love this recipe

1. Delicious Flavor Combo: The combination of rich chocolate, roasted hazelnuts, and the bold flavor of instant espresso powder is the perfect sweet treat for any time of day!
2. Easy to Make: This chocolate bark recipe is simple and straightforward. It’s an accessible option for both beginner and experienced bakers. They only take 10 min to prep and are so simple to whip together!
3. Versatile: This recipe is a great base for many different flavor variations. You can experiment and customize it to suit your personal taste buds. Whether you prefer nuts, seeds, dried fruit, spices, or other ingredients, this recipe is a great starting point for making your own unique chocolate creations.

Ingredients for these Coffee Hazelnut Chocolate Bars

• Hazelnuts: The star of the show! Hazelnuts have a rich, nutty flavor that pairs deliciously with chocolate.
• Chocolate: Chocolate is naturally rich and indulgent flavor that makes it a super decadent base for these bars. I’m using semi-sweet chocolate but feel free to use dark, milk, or even white chocolate!
• Instant Espresso Powder: Espresso powder is made from finely ground coffee beans and provides a rich, intense coffee flavor. We’re using it to give this chocolate bar recipe a rich, mocha flavor.
• Refined Coconut Oil: We’re using this because it’s going to help the chocolate harden quickly to set.
• Flakey Salt: Salt enhances the flavors of other ingredients and can balance sweetness in desserts and baked goods. Using a flaky salt to the top makes for the perfect sweet and salty combo!

How to Make these Coffee Hazelnut Chocolate Bars

1. Roast the Hazelnuts: To bring out their full flavor and make them easier to peel, you’ll want to roast the hazelnuts first. It’s as simple as putting it on a baking sheet and roasting for 10 minutes at 350°F (175°C). When you peek in, you’ll immediately smell that delicious hazelnut fragrance and see they’ve gotten golden brown.
2. Remove the Skins: Once the hazelnuts are roasted, transfer them to a clean kitchen towel and rub them together to remove the skins. You could also use a paper towel or rub them in your hands to remove the skin. Be sure to remove as much of the skin as possible, as this will give the hazelnuts a smoother texture.
3. Melt the Chocolate, Coconut Oil, and Espresso Powder: In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt together the chocolate, coconut oil, and instant espresso powder. Stir constantly, about 1 – 2 minute, until the mixture is smooth and fully combined. Alternatively, you can melt them together in the microwave, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth.
4. Mix in the Hazelnuts: Once the chocolate mixture is melted and smooth, add in the hazelnuts and fold until they are evenly coated in chocolate.
5. Spread it out: Line an 8×8 square baking pan with parchment paper, making sure to leave some overhang on the sides for easy removal later.
6. Transfer: Pour the chocolate and hazelnut mixture into the prepared pan and use a spatula to spread it out into a single, even layer.
7. Chill until Hardened: Place the pan in the refrigerator and chill until the chocolate is firm and set, usually about 1 hour.
8. Cut or Break into Smaller Pieces: Once the chocolate is hardened, use a sharp knife to cut it into small pieces or break it into smaller pieces by hand. Serve and enjoy!

Recipe Success Tips

Use good ingredients: To ensure that your coffee hazelnut chocolate bars turns out rich and delicious, it’s important to use high-quality ingredients that you love! There are only a few ingredients that make up these bars, so use the ones you love!

Roasting the hazelnuts: Roasting the hazelnuts is key to bringing out their full flavor and making them easier to peel. Over-roasting the hazelnuts can make them bitter, so be sure to keep an eye on them in the oven and remove them once they are golden brown. Roasting the hazelnuts give these chocolate bars more depth and nutty flavor.

Sprinkle with flakey salt: I’m not going to lie, I’m a big fan of the sweet and salty! I love sprinkling flakey salt after they’re done setting so each bite has that mouthwatering sweet and salty flavor.

Flavor Variations

Here are a few flavor variations you can try:

1. Nuts and Seeds: Instead of, or in addition to, hazelnuts, you can add other nuts or seeds to the chocolate mixture, such as almonds, walnuts, pecans, cashews, sunflower seeds, or pumpkin seeds.
2. Dried Fruit: Add dried fruit to the chocolate mixture for a sweet and chewy texture. Try dried cranberries, cherries, blueberries, or apricots.
3. Spices: Adding spices such as cinnamon, cardamom, or ginger can add warmth and depth of flavor to the chocolate.
4. Coconut: Add shredded coconut to the chocolate mixture for added flavor and texture.
5. Extracts: Add a drop or two of extract, such as vanilla, peppermint, or orange, to the chocolate mixture to switch up the flavor.

How to Store these Bars

The best way to store chocolate bars is in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and heat.

Here are a few storage tips:

Airtight container: Store chocolate bars in an airtight container to prevent them from absorbing any unwanted odors or moisture.

Refrigeration: Pop the chocolate in the fridge only if it’s too warm in your house. Otherwise, they can be stored in your pantry!