Hazelnut Fudge

Hazelnut Fudge

This is a recipe from the Blog, Elana's Pantry.  Hazelnuts are a favorite nut and flavor in baked goods and gelato.  This recipe  is gluten free and simple to make with just five ingredients.

Ingredients:

• 16 ounces dark chocolate chunks
• 1 cup coconut milk   
• 2 tablespoons honey            
• 1 teaspoon hazelnut extract
• 1 cup toasted hazelnuts chopped
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Directions:

In a medium saucepan, melt chocolate and coconut milk together over very low heat.

Stir in honey and hazelnut extract.

Stir in hazelnuts.

Transfer mixture to an 8x8 baking dish.        

Refrigerate for 1 hour.

Serve

Makes 16 squares

Day 11 of "Twelve Days Of Candy" Hazelnut Fantasy Fudge

Day 11 of "Twelve Days Of Christmas Candy"

Hazelnut Fantasy Fudge

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Ingredients:

3 cups sugar

3/4 cup butter

1 small can (5 oz.) can evaporated milk

13oz. jar Nutella (Chocolate Hazelnut Spread)

1 7oz. jar marshmallow creme

1 teaspoon vanilla

1 cup hazelnuts, halved

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Directions;

In a three quart pan over medium heat, bring to a roaring boil while stirring constantly, sugar, butter, and evaporated milk. Bring to 234F

while stirring constantly, about 4 minutes.

Stirring constantly, remove from heat and add Nutella and marshmallow creme and continue to stir until properly blended and smooth and consistent in appearance. Add vanilla and hazelnuts and stir until well blended.

Spread in a foil lined 9 x 13 pan an allow to cool for 4 hours. Cut into squares and store in an airtight container.