Homemade Nutella

Directions

1. 1
   Process nuts in a food processor for about 5 minutes until you get a smooth liquid butter texture.
2. 2
   Meanwhile, melt chocolate over a bain-marie (water bath or double boiler) until smooth. Add the melted chocolate, sugar, cocoa powder, oil and vanilla extract to the hazelnuts and process until smooth.
3. 3
   Transfer the spread into a small sauce pan and cook over low heat for 5 minutes, then place the finished hazelnut chocolate spread to an airtight container. Let cool then refrigerate. Stir before serving.
4. 4
   Makes approximately 1 1/2 cups.