Chocolate Hazelnut Truffles with Candy Cane

A wonderful holiday treat made with unsweetened and semi=sweet chocolate, hazelnut spread, and crushed candy canes.

Ingredients:

• 1 ounce unsweetened chocolate
• 2 ounces semi-sweet chocolate
• 6 tablespoon butter
• 1 cup hazelnut spread
• 1 cup finely crushed candy canes

Directions:

Melt chocolates and butter in top of a double boiler over simmering water. Remove from hot water and stir in hazelnut spread. Pour mixture onto a small baking sheet and spread 1/2 inch thick. Freeze for one hour or until firm enough to roll into balls. Roll into 1/2 inch balls. Roll balls in crushed candy canes. Place in covered container and store in the freezer. Serve from freezer.

Number of Servings: 24

Notes from the Cook: Serve very cold, they do get soft fast.