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Hazelnut Chocolate Truffles

Hazelnut Chocolate Truffles are simple to make and have the most decadent flavor. Inexpensive to make, these truffles are better than you can buy anywhere.

Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword Hazelnut Chocolate Truffles
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 24
Author Mama Loves to Eat

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup confectioners' sugar
  • ½ cup cocoa
  • ¾ chocolate chips
  • 6 tablespoons butter
  • ¼ cup heavy whipping cream
  • ½ cup ground hazelnuts
  • ¼ cup coconut flakes

Instructions

  1. Ground the toasted hazelnuts in a food processor.
  2. Mix together the powdered sugar and ¼ cup of cocoa.
  3. In a small saucepan, melt the chocolate chips. Add the cream and the cocoa mixture. Heat it over medium heat, gently stirring the chocolate mixture, until it is smooth and has thickened.
  4. Pour the mixture into a square dish and refrigerate overnight.
  5. Use a spoon or a melon baller to scoop out balls about 1 inch in size and roll it into a bowl.
  6. Place the rest of the cocoa powder onto a plate or shallow bowl.
  7. Roll each ball in cocoa powder and then into the chopped hazelnuts or coconut.
  8. Store the truffles in the refrigerator in an airtight container.