I LOVE easy to make holiday treats! Â These candies could not be any easier. Â Milk chocolate is melted in the microwave, almonds and craisins are added, then the candies are dropped onto waxed paper or parchment, and chilled until set. Â I topped mine with festive holiday sprinkles.
These make a great homemade holiday treat for eating or for gift giving. Â To give as gifts, dress them up in some clear cellophane bags tied with a colorful ribbon.
These yummy fruit and nut clusters can be made like I did here, with almonds and craisins, or you can use peanuts and raisins if you like. Â It’s a super simple, super delicious treat I like to make
every year! Â The hardest part is trying to keep your husband from eating them all in one night!
- 2 cups milk chocolate chips
- 2 tsp. coconut oil
- ½ cup craisins or raisins
- ½ cup blanched silvered almonds or peanuts
- In a 4 cup glass measure or microwavable safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips and coconut oil starting on HIGH for 1 minute, then stirring and, if needed, heating on HIGH in increments of 30 seconds until melted. (microwaves work differently, so watch so the chocolate doesn't get too hot)
- Add in the craisins and the almonds. Mix. Drop onto waxed paper lined baking sheet by tablespoon. Chill until set.
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GiGi Eats says
Ha Ha! As a girl from Wyoming….. I know very well what cow pies are and I can assure you, we do not want to eat THOSE…. But these, YES PLEASE!
Lynn @ Order in the Kitchen says
These look so incredible and perfect for the holidays!
Kim says
YUMMMM! Why do the yummiest treats have the most un-appetizing names? Cow Pies, Dump Cake….
Christine @ A Sprinkle of This and That says
Another yummy idea for the season!