Vanilla Bites

Directions

1. 1
   Place a small tray or a plate in the freezer to cool.
2. 2
   Remove the ice cream from the freezer to soften, about 5 minutes.
3. 3
   Remove the chilled tray from the freezer.
4. 4
   Scoop out 16 bite-sized balls of ice cream (about 1 tablespoon each) and place in the freezer for at least 2 hours.
5. 5
   Place the chocolate in a double-boiler over gently simmering water until melted.
6. 6
   Place the toasted, chopped hazelnuts in a shallow bowl, next to the pot of chocolate.
7. 7
   Remove the ice cream balls from the freezer, 4 at a time.
8. 8
   Working quickly, dip the ice cream ballsiinto the melted chocolate, then dredge it in the hazelnuts.
9. 9
   Return to the freezer and continue with the next four, repeat until done coating the ice cream balls.
10. 10
    Freeze for at least 1 hour more.
11. 11
    Enjoy!