Hazelnut Butter

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350.
2. 2
   Toast hazlenuts on baking sheet for 10 - 15 minutes or until they are fragrant.
3. 3
   Make sure to shake pan several times during roasting.
4. 4
   Dump them onto a kitchen towel and fold the towel over so they will steam.
5. 5
   Let cool for 15 minutes and then rub with towel to release the skin.
6. 6
   Process nuts in a food processor until they are finely chopped.
7. 7
   Add butter in small pieces along with the vanilla and process until smooth.
8. 8
   Refrigerate butter until needed.