Arrange these dainty confections
in a decorative box with waxed paper between the layers for gift
giving.
Marbled
Nut Clusters
- 1 (12-ounce) package semisweet
chocolate pieces
1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped mixed nuts, peanuts, or cashews
1 (1-ounce) white chocolate baking square
- Place semisweet chocolate
pieces in a heavy medium saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly
just until melted. Stir in nuts. Spoon mixture by rounded teaspoons
into 1 3/4-inch muffin cups lined with paper bake cups.
- Place white chocolate
in a heavy small saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly
just until melted. Drizzle a small amount of the white chocolate
atop each cluster; swirl gently with a toothpick to create a
marbled effect. Chill until firm (about 30 minutes in refrigerator
or 10 minutes in freezer).
Makes about 24 pieces.
Make-Ahead Tip: Store tightly
covered in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 weeks.
Nutritional facts per serving:
calories: 127, total fat: 9g, saturated fat: 1g, cholesterol:
0mg, sodium: 2mg, carbohydrate: 12g, fiber: 1g, protein: 2g
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