chocolate nut cranberry clusters

Name: Chocolate Nut Cranberry Clusters
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 2 min
Yield: 18
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 ounce(s) good quality dark chocolate chips; 1 cup(s) coarsely chopped walnuts, pecans or almonds; 1/2 cup(s) dried cranberries or raisins

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Joanne Bellezza-Loughlin

Bridgewater, NJ

Updated on Dec 20, 2024

I love chocolate, but I try to eat it in moderation and I stick to dark chocolate. These clusters are made with dark chocolate, walnuts, and Craisins... but, you can use any nut and dried fruit combination. I like to think of them as a guilt-free sweet. Make sure the pieces of nuts are not too small when chopping.

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Blue Ribbon Recipe

If you like the combination of dark chocolate, nuts, and cranberries, you'll love this homemade candy. It's an almost guilt-free treat that's crunchy, chewy, and chocolaty. With three ingredients they are an easy addition to your candy tray or a holiday hostess gift. The hardest part of this candy recipe is waiting for the candies to set up in the fridge. Get the kiddos involved and have fun in the kitchen.

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prep time 20 Min

cook time 2 Min

method Microwave

yield 18 serving(s)

Ingredients

8 ounces good quality dark chocolate chips
1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts, pecans or almonds
1/2 cup dried cranberries or raisins

How To Make chocolate nut cranberry clusters

Step 1

Line a small baking sheet with waxed paper. Place chocolate chips in a 2 cup Pyrex measuring cup and microwave on 50% power for 25 seconds; then stir well.

Step 2

Continue doing this until the chocolate chips are almost completely melted - reducing the time as you go. Be careful to not let the chocolate burn.
Step 3

Add the nuts and dried cranberries to the melted chocolate.
Step 4

Mix well.
Step 5

Drop a tablespoon of the chocolate mixture onto the waxed paper-covered cookie sheet.
Step 6

Place in the fridge for at least 15 minutes. Extras can be stored in the freezer.
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