Nutella Truffles: World Nutella Day

Today is World Nutella Day, and here's an easy recipe for Nutella Truffles to celebrate. Nutella is a hazelnut-chocolate spread with the consistency of smooth peanut butter. FYI: Nutella has no artificial colors or preservatives. I think of nutella as goodness in a jar! Nutella is more than just a “chocolaty hazelnut spread,” it is a way of life.

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NUTELLA TRUFFLES

Ingredients
1 jar of Nutella
1/2 cup dark chocolate, chopped
1 Tbsp unsalted butter
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

Directions
Combine Nutella, chocolate, and butter in saucepan over saucepan of simmering water (or top of double boiler) Whisk until smooth.
Transfer to shallow bowl and put in refrigerator until firm.
When ready to make truffles, remove bowl from refrigerator and let soften a little.
Using a small scoop or spoons, scoop out small balls and.  put on tray and refrigerate another 10-15 minutes.
Put cocoa powder in shallow bowl.
Remove ganache from  refrigerator and with your hands, smooth into balls.
Roll balls in cocoa to coat.
Store in refrigerator. Be sure and take them out for a few minutes before serving.