6ozwhole hazelnutstoast lightly; set aside 18 whole for centers, chop the rest
0.75cupcrushed vegan wafer cookiesor use crisp rice cereal
8ozvegan dark chocolate chips
0.5cupsmooth hazelnut butter
2tbsppure maple syrup
2tbspunsweetened cocoa powder
1tsppure vanilla extract
0.125tspfine sea salt
1tbspcoconut oilhelps the chocolate set smoothly
Instructions
Preparation Steps
Toast hazelnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 4–5 minutes, shaking often, until fragrant.
Wrap warm nuts in a clean towel and rub to loosen skins. Reserve 18 whole; finely chop the rest.
Combine hazelnut butter, maple syrup, cocoa, vanilla, and salt in a bowl until thick and glossy.
Line a small tray with parchment. Stir chopped hazelnuts into the crushed wafers and spread in a shallow dish.
Scoop about 2 teaspoons of filling, press a whole hazelnut inside, and roll into a smooth ball.
Roll each ball in the hazelnut–wafer mixture to coat. Chill on the tray for 10 minutes.
Melt chocolate with coconut oil in short microwave bursts or a double boiler, stirring until silky.
Dip each chilled ball into the chocolate, let excess drip off, and return to the lined tray.
Chill until the shells are firm, about 15 minutes, then serve or store chilled.
Notes
Try almond butter with a drop of hazelnut extract for a twist, or dust the finished candies with cocoa. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks, or freeze for 2 months.This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Easy Vegan Ferrero Rocher Recipe flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.