Ferrero Rocher Dates

**Making the Hazelnut Butter:**

1. In a food processor, blend the roasted hazelnuts until they form a thick paste.
2. Add the maple syrup, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Blend until smooth and creamy.
3. If the hazelnut butter is too runny, chill it in the fridge to firm up.

**Assembly:**

1. Slice each date open and remove the seed/pit, or use pre-pitted dates.
2. Transfer the hazelnut butter to a piping bag or use a spoon to fill each date with hazelnut butter. Place a whole hazelnut in the center and seal the dates shut.
3. Insert a toothpick into each date to aid in dipping later.
4. Melt the chocolate in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Mix in the finely chopped hazelnuts.
5. Dip each date into the melted chocolate, allowing any excess to drip off, then place them on a tray lined with parchment paper.
6. Chill the dates in the fridge or freezer until the chocolate sets.
7. Remove the toothpicks before serving.