Prep Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients:
- 12 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
- 4 ounces (half-package) package cream cheese, softened
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 1 tsp hazelnut extract or flavoring
- ½ pound dark chocolate candy coating (like Wilton Candymelts)
- 1/8 cup toasted, crushed hazelnuts (optional)
Preparation:
1. Melt the chocolate chips in the microwave or over a double boiler.
2. Stir in the vanilla extract, hazelnut flavoring and cream cheese until well-blended. Cover and place in the refrigerator to chill for one hour.
3. Once candy is firm enough to shape, scoop spoonfuls of candy and roll into balls between your palms. Place on a foil-lined baking sheet and repeat with remaining candy. Place tray in the refrigerator to chill for another hour.
4. Melt candy coating in the microwave or over a double boiler. Dip balls using dipping tools or two forks, and return to foil-lined cookie sheet. While chocolate is still wet, sprinkle the tops with crushed hazelnuts. Store in the refrigerator.
