Hazelnut Brownies – No Bake Brownies

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
2. 2
   Heat the non dairy milk and coconut oil over medium heat in a saucepan. when boiling take off heat.
3. 3
   Spread the hazelnuts on a baking sheet ina single layer. Roast for 10 to 14 minutes if raw (shake one in between) and 4 or 5 minutes to heat up if roasted. Cool Slightly and put on a kitchen towel. Rub with the towel to remove as many skins as you can.
4. 4
   Add the chocolate sugar and vanilla and let sit for a minute.
5. 5
   Add just the hazelnuts without skin to a food processor or high speed blender. Blend until starting to get buttery. *
6. 6
   Whisk until smooth.
7. 7
   Add walnuts and pulse until a coarse meal.
8. 8
   Pour over the brownies. Chill for an hour, slice and serve.
9. 9
   Add dates and cocoa, vanilla and salt and pulse to mix in and until the dates break down into the mixture.
10. 10
    Let the brownies come close to room temperature before serving. Store on the counter for upto 2 days, Store refrigerated for upto a week.
11. 11
    Add maple syrup to help the mixture stick. Taste and adjust sweet and chocolate (add more cocoa).