Chocolate-Hazelnut Spread

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350F Place hazelnuts in a single layer on a shallow baking pan.
2. 2
   Toast until the skins are almost black and the meat is dark brown, about 15 minutes.
3. 3
   Stir the nuts halfway through baking to ensure an even color.
4. 4
   To get rid of the bitter skins, wrap the cooled hazelnuts in a clean kitchen towel or paper towel.
5. 5
   Rub until most of the skins come off, but dont worry if some remain.
6. 6
   Process nuts in a food processor, scraping down the sides of the bowl occasionally, until they have liquefied, about 5 minutes.
7. 7
   First, you will get coarsely chopped nuts, then a fine meal.
8. 8
   After a little while, the nuts will form a ball around the blade, and it will seem like you only have a solid mass.
9. 9
   Keep processing.
10. 10
    The heat and friction will extract the natural oils, and you will get hazelnut butter!
11. 11
    When the nuts have liquified, add the sugar, cocoa and vanilla.
12. 12
    Slowly drizzle in enough oil to make a spreadable consistency.
13. 13
    Since the mixture is warm, it will be more fluid now than at room temperature.
14. 14
    Transfer the spread to an airtight container, and store in the refrigerator for 1-2 months.
15. 15
    For best results, stir the chocolate-hazelnut spread before using.