Chocolate hazelnut spread recipe

The Gourmandise School   of Sweets and Savories     Dear Chocolate and Hazelnuts, How I love thee.  Let me count the ways.  Your creamy nuttiness delight my tastebuds.  Your smooth texture and hint of sweetness keep me coming back for more.   Chocolate hazelnut spread; you are the dressing for our vessels; from brioche to crackers and macarons and on a croissant and in our oatmeal (that's right) and oh- on just about anything.  You rock my world.   Chocolate Hazelnut Spread You can use any sort of chocolate you like. I enjoy this spread on the sweeter side, so I'll usually make this with milk chocolate. 1 cup sugar 3 cups blanched hazelnuts 3 Tbsps hazelnut oil (optional) 8 ounces chocolate, melted 3 Tbsps cocoa powder 1. Place sugar and hazelnuts in a large sautee pan.  Cook over medium heat, stirring the entire time, until hazelnuts are evenly coated in melted sugar. 2. Once the sugar has melted and enveloped the nuts, pour them out onto a cookie sheet or large piece of parchment paper.  Let them cool for 10-15 minutes. 3. Process the nuts in a food processor until they form a very liquid paste.  This may take up to 5 minutes.  Pour in oil, if using. 4. Pour the hazelnut into the melted chocolate.  Stir in the cocoa powder. Have a delicious day! Clémence and Hadley