hazelnut-chocolate spread a.k.a. homemade nutella

How To Make hazelnut-chocolate spread a.k.a. homemade nutella

• Step 1
  Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Spread the hazelnuts evenly over a cookie sheet and roast until they darken and become aromatic, about 10 minutes. Transfer the hazelnuts to a damp towel and rub to remove the skins.
• Step 2
  In a food processor fitted with a blade, grind the hazelnuts to a smooth butter, scraping the sides as needed. About five minutes.
• Step 3
  Add the cocoa, sugar, vanilla, salt and oil to the food processor and continue to process until well blended, about 1 minute. The finished spread should have the consistency of creamy peanut butter; if it is too dry, add in a little extra hazelnut oil until the desired consistency is achieved. Remove to a container, cover and refrigerate until needed. Allow the spread to come to room temperature before using, as it thickens considerably when refrigerated. Makes about 1 1/2 cup.
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