This homemade Ferrero Rocher copycat is a no-bake chocolate candy: cocoa cookie dough balls dipped in chocolate mixed with crunchy chopped peanuts.
To be clear, these are inspired by the famous hazelnut praline and are not the original: there are no hazelnuts or wafer shells, and the center is a chocolate cookie dough. They do look and taste like luxury candies from a gift box, they need only five ingredients and they make a good treat for guests.
Quick Overview
- Prep time: 20 min | Chilling: 60 min | Total: 80 min
- Servings: 25 pieces
- Difficulty: Easy
- Make ahead: yes, best at least 2 hours ahead
- Storage: refrigerated, up to 7 days
- Serving tip: serve in small paper liners
Ingredients
- 14 oz (400 g) plain cookies (such as butter cookies or tea biscuits)
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon (200 ml) whole milk
- 10.5 oz (300 g) dark baking chocolate (semisweet or dark)
- 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon (80 g) roasted unsalted peanuts
Instructions
- Grind the cookies to a fine powder in a food processor.
- Add the cocoa powder to the ground cookies and mix the dry mixture thoroughly.
- Gradually pour in the whole milk and work it with your hands or a wooden spoon into a uniform dough.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate it for 30 minutes so it is easier to work with.
- Take small pieces of the chilled dough and roll balls about 1 1/4 inches (3 cm) across in your palms.
- Chop the peanuts with a knife into small pieces, not to dust, so they stay crunchy in the coating.
- Melt the chocolate in a double boiler, then stir in the chopped peanuts.
- Using a fork, dip each ball into the chocolate mixture and place it on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Let the candies set in the refrigerator until the coating is firm to the touch.
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Tips for Perfect Homemade Ferrero Rocher
- For a more pronounced flavor, use chocolate with at least 52% cocoa.
- If the dough is too sticky, add a spoonful of ground cookies; if it is dry, add a drop of milk.
- Store the finished candies in an airtight container in the refrigerator so the chocolate keeps its shine and firmness.
- Work quickly when dipping: cold balls make the chocolate in the bowl set sooner.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Can I use other nuts instead of peanuts? Yes. Roasted, chopped hazelnuts or almonds taste good too. The flavor will be milder and closer to the gift-box candies.
Can I use cream instead of milk? You can use heavy cream for an even creamier center. Add it gradually so the dough does not get too soft to shape.
Is this the real Ferrero Rocher? No. The original has a whole hazelnut, a wafer shell and a hazelnut-chocolate cream. This is a simple no-bake copycat with a different filling.
How long do they keep? In an airtight container in the refrigerator they keep for up to 7 days, so they are easy to make ahead for gifts or a cookie plate.
Are they safe for people with nut allergies? No. They contain peanuts, and the cookies may contain gluten, milk and other allergens. Check the labels.
The recipe is based on a version by Na cozinha com o Barba, adapted by the We Cook With Love team.
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