GIANDUJA

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These layered squares are more "sophisticated" than my usual lineup of Christmas candy, but they're also very popular. People love the pairing of chocolate and hazelnuts. -Virginia Sauer, Wantagh, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 3 pounds (64 pieces)

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds shelled hazelnuts, skins removed
3/4 cup canola oil
1-1/2 pounds bittersweet chocolate, chopped
3 milk chocolate Toblerone candy bars (3.52 ounces each), chopped

Steps:

Line an 8-in. square dish with foil. Place hazelnuts and oil in a food processor; cover and process until mixture forms a paste. , In a large saucepan, melt bittersweet chocolate. Stir in 2-1/4 cups hazelnut mixture. Pour half of mixture into prepared dish. Refrigerate until firm., Melt candy bars; stir in remaining hazelnut mixture. Pour over bittersweet layer. Refrigerate until firm., Reheat remaining bittersweet mixture if necessary; pour over candy bar layer. Refrigerate until firm. Cut into 1-in. squares. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 168 calories, Fat 15g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 2mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.