With these date-hazelnut bites you can impress your friends and relatives, because the little balls look like real works of art. But they are made quickly anyway!
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You start with the caramelized hazelnuts: In a saucepan, heat the sugar, cinnamon and water, stirring occasionally.
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Coarsely chop hazelnuts and fold into sugar-water mixture.
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Stir until the sugar begins to crystallize.
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Remove saucepan from heat and let cool for 1-2 minutes. The caramelized hazelnuts are used last as a coating for the balls.
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Grind the remaining ingredients in a blender.
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Form narrow, firm balls from the mixture and press a whole hazelnut into them.
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Roll balls through the caramelized hazelnuts.
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Put finished balls in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours.
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Cover with melted chocolate and chill again for 20-30 minutes.
