These chocolate covered hazelnuts are a delicious addition to any dessert table and also make lovely homemade gifts. They’re surprisingly easy to make. These dark chocolate hazelnut clusters are a must try when you’re in the mood for a nutritious treat.
Ingredients and substitutions
I prefer to use chopped dark chocolate when making these treats, but you can substitute any type of chocolate you prefer. Or you can use chocolate chips if you’d prefer to skip the step of chopping the chocolate.
I prefer to use toasted hazelnuts when making this recipe because the toasting process enhances both the flavor and texture of the hazelnuts. You can substitute raw hazelnuts if you prefer.
How to make chocolate covered hazelnuts
Start by adding the chopped dark chocolate to a pot on the stove set to low heat. Cook until the chocolate has melted, stirring constantly, then immediately remove the pot from the heat.
Add the toasted hazelnuts to the pot of melted chocolate, then gently stir, ensuring that the hazelnuts are completely coated in chocolate.
Use a fork to pick up 3-4 chocolate covered hazelnuts and place them in a cluster on a sheet pan or large plate lined with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
Immediately add a small pinch of sea salt on top, if desired.
Repeat this process with the remaining hazelnuts.
Place the sheet pan or plate of chocolate hazelnuts in the fridge to harden for at least one hour before serving.
Storage
Store these treats in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two weeks.
Giving these as gifts
These hazelnuts make lovely gifts for any occasion. Add them to a paper gift box, tin, or cellophane bag, then add a pretty ribbon and label and you’re all set for gifting.
More chocolate treats recipes to try
- These easy chocolate dipped oranges are juicy and delicious.
- These dark chocolate covered apricots make lovely homemade gifts.
Chocolate Covered Hazelnuts Recipe
Equipment
- Sheet pan or large plate
- Parchment paper or silicone baking mat
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup toasted hazelnuts
- 1 cup chopped dark chocolate (or substitute chocolate chips or any type of chopped chocolate you prefer)
- Optional topping: sea salt
Instructions
- Add the chopped dark chocolate to a pot on the stove set to low heat.
- Cook until the chocolate has melted, stirring constantly, then immediately remove the pot from the heat.
- Add the toasted hazelnuts to the pot of melted chocolate, then gently stir, ensuring that the hazelnuts are completely coated in chocolate.
- Use a fork to pick up 3-4 chocolate-coated hazelnuts and place them in a cluster on a sheet pan or large plate lined with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Immediately add a small pinch of sea salt on top, if desired.
- Repeat steps 4-5 with the remaining hazelnuts.
- Place the sheet pan or plate of chocolate hazelnuts in the fridge to harden for at least one hour before serving.
Notes
- Store these treats in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two weeks.