Chocolate Nut & Craisin Clusters

This is such an easy recipe for a great tasting candy. I originally saw it in the Quick Cooking magazine. I rarely make less than a double recipe and they are always eaten up. These are also great to give away at holiday time or bring to a party. Experiment with flavored chocolates and fruit and nut combinations for something different. Cook time is refrigerator time.

• Ready In: 1 hr 5 mins
• Yields: 24 pieces

Ingredients

• 12  ounces chocolate chips
• 2⁄3 cup cashews (whole, halved or chopped)
• 2⁄3 cup craisins

Directions

1. Melt chocolate chips in microwave for about 2 minutes.
2. Chips will not appear melted.
3. However, stir them to distribute the heat and get them melted.
4. Add nuts and craisins, stirring until well coated.
5. Drop teaspoonfuls onto a wax-paper lined cookie sheet.
6. Place into refrigerator for about 1 hour.
7. Note: if doubling the recipe, microwave time does not double.
8. Check chips at about 2 1/2 minutes and add small amounts of time until chips are melted.
9. It takes a bit under 3 minutes for a double recipe in my microwave.