Nutella Truffles

Directions

1. 1
   Microwave first 3 ingredients in a medium-size microwave-safe bowl at HIGH 1 to 1 1/2 minutes or until melted and smooth, stirring at 30-second intervals.
2. 2
   Let cool 10 minutes.
3. 3
   Beat chocolate mixture at medium speed with an electric mixer 1 to 2 minutes or until whipped and smooth.
4. 4
   Cover and chill 2 hours or until firm.
5. 5
   Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
6. 6
   Spread chopped hazelnuts on a baking sheet and toast in oven for about 5 minutes or until the nuts start to turn a golden brown.
7. 7
   Keep a close eye on the nuts because they will burn quickly.
8. 8
   Remove from oven and allow them to cool completely.
9. 9
   Shape chocolate mixture into 1-inch balls, using a small ice-cream scoop.
10. 10
    Roll in chopped toasted hazelnuts.
11. 11
    If chocolate mixture becomes too soft to shape, refrigerate until firm.
12. 12
    Place on wax/parchment paper-lined baking sheets.
13. 13
    Chill 1 hour before serving.
14. 14
    Truffles can be stored up to 5 days in an airtight container.