Nuttier and less sweet than store bought. I used Kirklands Roasted Hazelnuts. Otherwise you need to roast them yourselves.

Mood: potluck - sweet - vegetarian
Prep Time: 20 min
Rest Time: 0 min
Cook Time: 0 min
Makes: 1.0 jar

    Food Stuffs
  • 2 cups hazelnuts
  • 3/4 cups confectioners sugar
  • 1/3 cups cocoa powder
  • 1 tlbs butter
  • 1 tlbs canola oil
    Seasonings
  • pinch salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
    Equipment
  • food processor
  • measuring cup
    Steps for Completion
  1. Process hazelnuts in food processor until oil is released and smooth, loose paste forms, about 5 minutes, scraping down sides of bowl often.
  2. Add sugar, cocoa, oil, vanilla, and salt and process until fully incorporated and mixture begins to loosen slightly and becomes glossy, about 2 minutes, scraping down sides of bowl as needed.
  3. Transfer spread to jar with tight-fitting lid. Chocolate hazelnut spread can be stored at room temperature or refrigerated for up to 1 month.