Chocolate Candy Clusters

Name: Chocolate Candy Clusters
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: about 3 dozen
Ingredients: 8 ounces white baking chocolate, chopped; 1 cup milk chocolate chips; 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips; 1-1/2 cups chopped walnuts; 1-1/2 cups miniature pretzels, broken

Total Time Prep: 20 min. + chilling

Yield about 3 dozen

Test Kitchen Approved

These chocolate clusters are salty, sweet and crunchy treats that make great gifts or party snacks. For a slightly different flavor, try using peanuts in place of walnuts.

Ingredients

8 ounces white baking chocolate, chopped
1 cup milk chocolate chips
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1-1/2 cups chopped walnuts
1-1/2 cups miniature pretzels, broken

Directions

In a microwave-safe bowl, melt white chocolate and chips at 70% power for 1 minute; stir. Microwave at additional 10- to 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Stir in walnuts and pretzels.
Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Refrigerate until firm. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 132 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 3mg cholesterol, 41mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.

I give these as gifts and bring them to parties—they’re always a hit! Try using peanuts in place of walnuts. You’ll love their sweet-salty taste! —Taylor Carroll, Parkesburg, Pennsylvania

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