To begin line a baking sheet with parchment paper Roast 2 cups raw hazelnuts at 350 degrees F for 15 minutesYou can buy roasted unsalted hazelnuts if you prefer
Remove from the oven when the nuts are browned, and the skins have crackedPlace the hazelnuts on a towel or in a colander and shake until the skins fall off leaving the nuts clean
Dump the nuts into a food processor and blend until it is the consistency of a nut butterThis will take several minutes
Once the nuts have blended into a butter consistency, add1 1/2 Tbs vanilla extract1/4 Cup cocoa powder1/3 Cup powdered sugar1/4 tsp salt2 Tbs melted coconut oilBlend until creamy and smooth
Blending to the proper consistency will take about 5-8 minutesThe final product will still be slightly grainyAs it cools, the Nutella will set into a smooth, spreadable consistency
Your homemade Nutella can be kept in the fridge, in an airtight container, for up to 2 weeks