Chocolate Hazelnut Truffles
Servings
15 – 18 Truffles
Ready In:
25 minutes
Prep time:
25 minutes
Cook time:
N/A
Introduction
About this Recipe
By: Linda Eads
Looking for a delicious snack to share with your sweetie and satisfy your sweet tooth? Look no further than these decadent chocolate hazelnut truffles.
I think this is the best part! Dates and a touch of maple syrup add just enough sweetness without adding any refined sugar.
This keeps this dessert right in line with Calizo Condiment’s principles.
Ingredients
Ingredients:
- 1/2 C. raw hazelnuts
- 12 Medjool dates, pitted
- 2 Tbs. cocoa powder, unsweetened
- 2 Tbs. coconut flour
- 1 Tbs. coconut oil, melted
- 1½ Tbs. pure maple syrup
- 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp. coarse salt
Optional Coatings:
1/2 C. hazelnuts or almonds, ground
¼C. coconut flakes, finely shredded
2 Tbs. unsweetened cocoa powder + ¼ tsp. each cayenne pepper and coarse salt
Step by Step Instructions
Step 1
Place pitted dates in a small bowl filled with warm water. Set aside to soak for 10-15 minutes.
Step 2
Line a rimmed baking sheet with wax paper and set aside. Pour each selected coating, if using, onto a separate shallow, rimmed plate and set aside.
Step 3
Add hazelnuts to a food processor and process until finely ground.
Step 4
Remove the softened dates from bowl and drain off any excess water. Add dates and cocoa powder to food processor and blend until smooth, approximately 3-4 minutes.
Scrape the sides, as necessary, to ensure mixture is thoroughly combined.
Tip: Add a few drops of water at a time, if necessary, to achieve a smooth consistency, but don’t add too much.
Step 5
Add coconut flour, coconut oil, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt to the mixture and process until combined.
Step 6
Remove the dough from the food processor and divide into 15-18 equal-sized portions. Roll each section of dough into a ball before rolling in the selected coatings.
Step 7
Once coated, place on prepared baking tray and place in the refrigerator to chill for several minutes before serving.
Enjoy!
