#chocolateandnuts

Vegan hazelnut chocolate kisses, inspired by the classic Italian Baci Di Dama, offer a delightful blend of nuttiness and chocolatey goodness in every bite. These vegan-friendly treats are perfect for indulging in guilt-free pleasure.

Ingredients: 1 cup hazelnuts, roasted. 1 cup all-purpose flour. 1/2 cup vegan butter, softened. 1/4 cup powdered sugar. 1/2 cup vegan dark chocolate chips.

Instructions: Start by heating the oven to 350F 175C. Put the roasted hazelnuts in a food processor and pulse them until they are very small. Grind the hazelnuts and mix them with the flour, softened vegan butter, and powdered sugar in a bowl. Mix until you get a dough. Put the dough on a baking sheet that has been lined with parchment paper and roll it into small balls that are about 1 teaspoon in size. After the oven is hot, bake the cookies for 10 to 12 minutes, or until they are just barely golden. Place the cookies on a wire rack to cool all the way down. Melt the vegan dark chocolate chips in a bowl that can go in the microwave for 30 seconds at a time, stirring after each time until the chocolate is smooth. Place two cookies next to each other so that their flat sides are facing each other. Then, put a piece of melted chocolate between them. Wait until the chocolate is set before you serve it. Have fun with your vegan chocolate hazelnut kisses!

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

These Spiced Rum Balls are delightful bite-sized treats with a rich chocolate and nut flavor enhanced by the warmth of spiced rum. They make for a perfect dessert or holiday indulgence.

Ingredients: 2 cups chocolate wafer crumbs. 1 cup confectioners' sugar. 1 cup finely chopped nuts e.g., walnuts or pecans. 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder. 1/4 cup spiced rum. 2 tablespoons light corn syrup. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Confectioners' sugar, for rolling.

Instructions: Crush the chocolate wafers and mix them with the sugar, chopped nuts, and cocoa powder in a large bowl. Add the light corn syrup, vanilla extract, and spiced rum and stir until the mixture comes together and looks like dough. Make little balls out of the mixture that are about an inch across. Spread the sugar around on each ball by rolling it in it. Spread the rum balls out on a baking sheet that has been lined with parchment paper. Put the rum balls in the fridge for at least an hour to make them firm. After the rum balls have been chilled and set, they are ready to eat.

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 0 minutes