Thursday, July 3, 2014

Fruit & Toasted Nut Clusters

16 ounces white candy coating, chopped
1 package (11 1/2 ounces) milk chocolate chips
3 cups chopped pecans toasted
1 package (6 ounces) sweetened dried cranberries, chopped

In a heavy large saucepan, combine candy coating and chocolate chips.  Stirring constantly, melt chocolate over low heat.  Remove from heat; stir in pecans and cranberries.  Drop by heaping teaspoonfuls onto baking sheets lined with waxed paper.  Let stand at room temperature until firm.  Store  in a single layer in an airtight container in a cool place.

Yield: about 6 dozen candies

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