Grandma’s Hazelnut Candies

Name: Grandma's Hazelnut Candies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: about 4-1/2 dozen.
Ingredients: 1 package (10 to 12 ounces) white baking chips; 3/4 cup Nutella; 1-1/2 cups chopped hazelnuts, toasted, divided

My guests can never believe how simple these delectable bites are. I use just white chocolate chips, hazelnut spread and nuts. —Sharon Tipton, Winter Garden, Florida

Ingredients

1 package (10 to 12 ounces) white baking chips
3/4 cup Nutella
1-1/2 cups chopped hazelnuts, toasted, divided

Directions

In a small saucepan, combine baking chips and Nutella; cook and stir over low heat until smooth. Remove from the heat. Stir in 1 cup hazelnuts.
Drop by tablespoonfuls onto waxed paper-lined baking sheets; sprinkle with remaining hazelnuts. Refrigerate until firm. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 69 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 6mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat.

Originally published as Grandma Hazel's Easy Nutty Fudge in Country Woman Christmas 2011