Step 1

Place 1/3 cup of the hazelnuts in a food processor fitted with a metal blade.

Step 2

Process until nuts chopped. Transfer to a small bowl and set aside.

Step 3

Set 16 nuts aside. Then add the remaining hazelnuts to the food processor and process until finely ground.

Step 4

Add the dates, pumpkin purée, cocoa powder, salt and vanilla extract and continue to process until ingredients are combined and smooth.

Step 5

Using a spoon (or your hands), scoop and roll the mixture into 16 equal balls, placing 1 whole nut into each one.

Step 6

Then roll each ball in the remaining hazelnuts and serve immediately or store in the freezer or the fridge.