RAISIN-CASHEW CLUSTERS

Raisin-Cashew Clusters image

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 cup raisins
1 pound raw cashews or dry roasted unsalted cashews
1 pound milk chocolate confectioners' coating

Steps:

Place raisins in a steamer basket. Place over, but not touching, boiling water. Steam, covered, for 5 minutes. Let raisins stand at room temperature 2 hours or till completely dry*.
To roast raw cashews, spread in a shallow baking pan. Bake in 350° oven 15 minutes or till light brown.
In a large heavy saucepan melt the confectioners' coating over low heat. Remove from heat. Stir in cashews. Add raisins; mix well. Drop by teaspoon onto waxed paper. Let stand till form. Store, tightly covered, in a cool place.
*Note: Steaming softens the raisins. For a chewier candy, omit this step.
Per piece: 75 cal., 1 g pro., 9 g carbo., 4 g fat, 15 mg sodium.