CRANBERRY-CASHEW CLUSTERS

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These no-bake bites hide the spiciness of nutmeg amid sweet-and-tart dried cranberries and salty cashews. A chocolate drizzle completes the fruity-nutty nibble. From: BH&G

Provided by Annacia * @Annacia

Categories     Cookies

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup(s) puffed rice cereal
1 cup(s) lightly salted cashews, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup(s) dried cranberries, chopped
10 ounce(s) vanilla-flavor candy coating, chopped
- dash freshly grated nutmeg or ground nutmeg
- dash ground cinnamon
1 ounce(s) semisweet chocolate pieces
1 teaspoon(s) shortening
- finely chopped cashews

Steps:

  • Line a large baking sheet with foil; set aside. Place puffed rice cereal in a resealable plastic bag; seal bag. Using a rolling pin, roll over bag to crush cereal lightly. In a large bowl combine crushed cereal, the 1 cup cashews, and the cranberries; set aside.
  • In a medium microwave-safe bowl microwave candy coating, nutmeg, and cinnamon, uncovered, on 100 percent power for 1 to 1-1/2 minutes or until candy coating melts, stirring every 30 seconds. Pour melted candy coating mixture over cereal mixture; stir until thoroughly combined.
  • Quickly drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. Let clusters stand about 30 minutes or until firm. In a small saucepan heat chocolate pieces and shortening over low heat until melted and smooth. Drizzle clusters with melted chocolate mixture. Sprinkle with additional finely chopped cashews.
  • To Store: Layer clusters between sheets of waxed paper in an airtight container; cover. Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

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