Chocolate Bar With Hazel Nuts Recipe

Ingredients:

• 200g (7 oz) dark chocolate (70% cocoa or your preference)
• 100g (3.5 oz) whole hazelnuts (toasted and roughly chopped)
• 1 tbsp coconut oil (optional, for a smoother texture)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
• A pinch of sea salt (optional, for extra flavor)

Instructions:

1. Toast the Hazelnuts (if not already toasted):
   • Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
   • Spread the hazelnuts on a baking tray and toast them for about 8-10 minutes until golden and fragrant.
   • Let them cool slightly, then rub them in a kitchen towel to remove the skins (optional). Roughly chop them.
2. Melt the Chocolate:
   • Break the chocolate into small pieces and place it in a heatproof bowl.
   • Melt it using a double boiler (placing the bowl over a pan of simmering water) or in short bursts in the microwave, stirring every 20 seconds to avoid burning.
   • If using, stir in the coconut oil and vanilla extract for extra smoothness.
3. Combine:
   • Stir the chopped hazelnuts into the melted chocolate, mixing well.
4. Shape the Bar:
   • Pour the mixture into a lined baking dish or chocolate mold.
   • Smooth it out and tap the mold gently to remove air bubbles.
   • Sprinkle a pinch of sea salt on top if desired.
5. Set and Serve:
   • Place the dish in the fridge for at least 1 hour, or until fully set.
   • Once hardened, break or cut into bars.

Enjoy your homemade Chocolate Hazelnut Bars! 🍫🌰