Hazelnut-Chocolate Bites

By
Elizabeth LaBau
Sweet Book of Candy Making Elizabeth LaBau
Elizabeth LaBau
A professional pastry chef, cookbook author, and writer, Elizabeth LaBau has published more than 600 articles on baking and candy making.
Learn about The Spruce Eats' Editorial Process
Updated on 09/20/19
Hazelnut-Chocolate Bites

Elizabeth LaBau

Prep: 30 mins
Cook: 30 mins
Total: 60 mins
Servings: 15 servings
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
418 Calories
39g Fat
14g Carbs
9g Protein
Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label
×
Nutrition Facts
Servings: 15
Amount per serving
Calories 418
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 39g 50%
Saturated Fat 8g 38%
Cholesterol 12mg 4%
Sodium 5mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 14g 5%
Dietary Fiber 6g 21%
Protein 9g
Calcium 74mg 6%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

Hazelnut-chocolate bites consist of a creamy chocolate ganache studded with chopped hazelnuts, topped with a whole hazelnut and dunked in dark chocolate. These small treats are easy to bake and will surely be a crowd-pleaser at your next get-together. Divine!

Ingredients

  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 1/2 tablespoon butter (cut into small pieces)
  • 1/2 cup hazelnuts (toasted, skinned, and ground finely)
  • 25 hazelnuts (whole, toasted, and skinned)
  • Optional: cocoa powder for dusting

Steps to Make It

  1. Prepare a cookie sheet by lining it with aluminum foil or parchment paper.

  2. Make the ganache: Place 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips in a medium bowl. Place the cream in a small saucepan over medium heat and bring to a simmer. Remove from heat when bubbles appear near the sides of the pan. Pour hot cream over chocolate and allow to sit for 2 to 3 minutes.

  3. Using a whisk, stir chocolate and cream until it begins to combine. Place chopped butter on top and stir to combine. Whisk until completely smooth. Add chopped hazelnuts and stir well to incorporate.

  4. Allow the ganache to cool to room temperature, then place in refrigerator until hard enough to roll, about 2 hours.

  5. Using a teaspoon, pick up small amounts of ganache and roll between your palms to create balls. Dust your hands with cocoa powder to prevent sticking. Return balls to cookie sheet.

  6. Press one whole hazelnut in the top of each ball, allowing it to protrude from the top.

  7. Chill in the refrigerator at least an hour until firm enough to dip.

  8. Place the remaining chocolate in the microwave and melt it in one-minute increments, stirring often to prevent overheating.

  9. Using dipping tools or two forks, dip each hazelnut-chocolate bite into the chocolate and place back on the cookie sheet. Allow the dipped candies to set in ​the refrigerator before serving.