Chocolate Cherry Clusters

A no-bake treat that are absolutely addictive. I got it from the USA Weekend newspaper.

• Ready In: 10 mins
• Serves: 24
• Yields: 24 pieces

Ingredients

• 2  cups bittersweet chocolate chips
• 1 1⁄2 cups  Cheerios toasted oat cereal or 1 1⁄2 cups  similar  cereal
• 1  cup dried cherries or 1  cup  other dried fruit
• 1⁄2 cup walnut pieces

Directions

1. In medium bowl, microwave chocolate chips on high 1 minute.
2. Stir.
3. Microwave on high 1 more minute, until nearly melted.
4. Stir until smooth.
5. Quickly stir in cereal, cherries, and walnuts until well coated.
6. Using a tablespoon, drop clusters on a wax paper lined baking sheet.
7. Refrigerate 1 hour, until no longer sticky.