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fruity nut drops

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Sheri Zarnick
Union Lake, MI

This Candy is inspired for my Mother's love of chocolate covered peanuts, chocolate covered raisins, and chocolate covered cherries. So I combined all of her favorites into one chocolate covered drop of goodness.

(1 rating)
cook time 10 Min

Ingredients For fruity nut drops

  • 1 c
    semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 c
    milk chocolate chips
  • 1/2 c
    dark chocolate chips
  • 1 can
    sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 Tbsp
    light corn syrup
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • 1 c
    cashews, salted, coarsely chopped
  • 1 c
    peanuts, dry roasted, unsalted coarsely chopped
  • 1/2 c
    raisins
  • 1/2 c
    dried sweet cherries
  • 1/2 c
    dried cranberries
  • 1/2 c
    golden raisins

How To Make fruity nut drops

  • 1
    In a heavy saucepan over low heat, melt chocolate chips with the sweetened condensed milk and corn syrup for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat stir in vanilla until blended. Stir in nuts and fruits.
  • 2
    Drop by Tablespoonfuls onto waxed paper lined baking sheets. Refrigerate for 3 hours or until firm. * makes 2 1/2 pounds.

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