Fruity Nut Drops

By Sheri Zarnick
@Shili

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.

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★★★★★ 1 vote

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Cook:

10 Min

Ingredients

1 c: semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 c: milk chocolate chips
1/2 c: dark chocolate chips
1 can(s): 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

Step-by-Step

1In 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.
2Drop by Tablespoonfuls onto waxed paper lined baking sheets. Refrigerate for 3 hours or until firm.
* makes 2 1/2 pounds.

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