Artificial Flavors Free Dark Chocolate Hazelnut Clusters
Rich, snappy dark chocolate clusters studded with toasty hazelnuts are the kind of treat that feels indulgent without any of the mystery ingredients you'd find in a store-bought candy bar. Every element here is exactly what it sounds like — raw hazelnuts, high-cacao dark chocolate, a whisper of cinnamon, and a pinch of flaky sea salt. No flavor packets, no artificial enhancers, just real ingredients doing all the heavy lifting. Toasting the hazelnuts in the oven unlocks a deep, nutty aroma that pairs beautifully with the bittersweet chocolate melted low and slow over a double boiler. The cinnamon adds warmth without overpowering, and that final sprinkle of sea salt makes each cluster taste genuinely complex. Once they're set in the fridge, you've got a snack or dessert that's impressive enough to gift and easy enough to make on a weeknight.
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12 servings
- 1 ½ cups raw hazelnuts
- 8 oz dark chocolate (70% cacao or higher), roughly chopped
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp flaky sea salt
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread the hazelnuts in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet and toast for 10–12 minutes, until the skins are cracked and the nuts are fragrant and golden beneath the skin.
- 2
Transfer the hot hazelnuts onto a clean kitchen towel, fold the towel over them, and rub vigorously for about 1 minute to remove most of the skins. Let the nuts cool for 5 minutes.
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