Description
Chocolate Hazelnut Holiday Bites are a delightful treat perfect for the festive season, combining rich chocolate and crunchy hazelnuts for a deliciously indulgent experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup hazelnuts, toasted
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Cocoa powder for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Toast the hazelnuts on a baking sheet for about 10 minutes until golden brown.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the dark chocolate chips in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Add the sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, and salt to the melted chocolate, mixing well.
- Fold in the toasted hazelnuts until evenly coated.
- Using a spoon, scoop out small portions of the mixture and roll them into bite-sized balls.
- Dust the balls with cocoa powder and place them on a parchment-lined tray.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to set before serving.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Feel free to substitute with milk chocolate if preferred.
- These bites can be decorated with melted chocolate drizzle for an extra festive touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg