Chocolate Hazelnut Truffles

Name: Chocolate Hazelnut Truffles
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 dozen.
Ingredients: 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar; 2 tablespoons baking cocoa; 4 milk chocolate candy bars (1.55 ounces each); 6 tablespoons butter; 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream; 24 whole hazelnuts; 1 cup ground hazelnuts, toasted

I've given these delectable candies with a nutty surprise inside to teachers and friends. —Debra Pedrazzi, Ayer, Massachusetts

Ingredients

3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons baking cocoa
4 milk chocolate candy bars (1.55 ounces each)
6 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
24 whole hazelnuts
1 cup ground hazelnuts, toasted

Directions

In a large bowl, sift together confectioners' sugar and cocoa; set aside.
In a small saucepan, melt candy bars and butter. Add cream and reserved cocoa mixture. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until mixture is thickened and smooth. Pour into an 8-in. square dish. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
Using a melon baller or spoon, shape candy into 1-in. balls; press a hazelnut into each. Reshape balls and roll in ground hazelnuts. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Originally published as Chocolate Hazelnut Truffles in Taste of Home December/January 2001

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amehart

Dec 13, 2015

So quick and easy to make and very elegant to serve and give as a gift. Thank you!!
Geranium9

Sep 13, 2015

I didn't use whole hazelnuts but it didn't take away from how yummy and easy to make these truffles are. Gave them out as gifts for my dinner guests during the holidays.
angmclanc

Oct 24, 2014

Decadent and rich! I took out the hazelnut inside, but it was still fantastic. Giving these as Christmas gifts this year.
BKSUTTER

Dec 31, 2009

GREAT RECIPE. I DID MODIFY IT THE SECOND TIME I MADE IT THOUGH, AND ELIMINATED THE HAZELNUTS INSIDE, AND ADDED ORANGE EXTRACT TO THE MIXTURE. A HUGE HIT!!BRENDA SUTTERHOUSE SPRINGS, MO.
sak57

Dec 16, 2008

Can a healthier dark chocolate be substituted for the milk chocolate?
Granny1960

Dec 15, 2008

Have made these for a few years. They are a hit. They compare to Ferre Roche
anonymous

Dec 17, 2007

I made two batches of these this year for Christmas, this has become a new yearly tradition.