White Chocolate Berry Clusters
- 1 pound white chocolate, semisweet or
milk chocolate
- 2 tablespoons vegetable shortening (Not
butter or margarine)
1 cup dried blueberries (or other dried berries and fruits)
3/4 cup sweetened flaked coconut, toasted
1/2 cup chopped nuts, toasted
- Melt chocolate and shortening together
in a double boiler or medium bowl over simmering water. When
chocolate is completely melted, remove from heat.
- Stir in remaining ingredients. Drop by
teaspoonfuls, onto waxed paper. Cool completely. Store in tightly
covered container at room temperature.
Makes 24 to 30 confections.