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Fruit and Nut Chocolates

These pretty Fruit and Nut Chocolates are a delicious holiday treat!
Prep Time20 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 3 dozen chocolates
Author: Ginnie

Ingredients

  • ½ cup dried fruit (I used about ⅓ cup dried cranberries. The rest was candied ginger.)
  • 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate
  • ½ cup nuts (I used half pistachio, half cashew.)

Instructions

  • Line two baking sheets with tin foil. Set aside.
  • Cut ginger into bite sized pieces with a pair of kitchen shears. Set aside.
  • Chop the chocolate into small pieces and place in a medium bowl.
  • Heat chocolate in the microwave for 25 seconds, mix very well, then microwave for another 15 seconds. Continue heating chocolate in 15 second intervals then mixing well, until melted. Do not overheat.
  • Drop a teaspoon of melted chocolate onto the lined baking sheet. Repeat with remaining chocolate.
  • Cover chocolate with fruit and nuts.
  • Place tray in freezer for about 5 minutes or until chocolate is set.
  • Remove tray from freezer, then separate chocolates from tin foil.
  • Store in an airtight container and refrigerate until ready to serve. Enjoy!
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