Chocolate Hazelnut Balls
Irresistibly rich, no-bake chocolate hazelnut balls packed with roasted nuts and creamy cocoa flavor. A quick and easy treat perfect for sharing or snacking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 balls
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: European
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 cup hazelnuts, roasted and finely chopped
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup hazelnut or almond butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips, melted (for coating)
- 1/4 cup crushed hazelnuts (for coating)
Instructions
- Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- In a food processor, combine hazelnuts, oats, cocoa powder, and salt. Pulse until coarse.
- Add honey, nut butter, and vanilla. Blend until a sticky dough forms.
- Transfer mixture to a bowl and chill for 10 minutes.
- Scoop and roll into small bite-sized balls using your hands.
- Dip each ball in melted dark chocolate, then roll in crushed hazelnuts.
- Place on the tray and chill for 15–20 minutes until chocolate sets.
- Serve chilled and enjoy.
Notes
- Use lightly oiled hands or gloves to prevent sticking when rolling.
- Chilling the mixture first makes shaping easier.
- Store in the fridge up to a week or freeze for longer shelf life.
Find it online: https://www.cookfulcorner.com/chocolate-hazelnut-balls/