CRUNCHY CHOCOLATE CLUSTERS

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This easy candy has a south-of-the-border flavor with cinnamon, chocolate and coffee. Sweet, salty and crunchy, it's a great no-bake treat. -Roxanne Chan, Albany, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 3/4 pound (12 pieces)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

3/4 cup coarsely crushed pretzels
1/4 cup raisins
2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
1-1/3 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 teaspoon instant coffee granules
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup sour cream
Coarse sea salt

Steps:

Place pretzels, raisins and pine nuts in a bowl. In a microwave, melt chocolate chips; stir until smooth. Stir in coffee granules, cinnamon and sour cream. To rewarm, microwave in additional 5- to 10-second intervals. Add to pretzel mixture; toss until combined., Drop mixture by heaping tablespoonfuls onto a waxed paper-lined baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt., Refrigerate until set, about 10 minutes. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 139 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 86mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.