Chocolate Almond Raisin Clusters
📜 Collection: UK2 | ✍️ Attribution: Unknown | 📂 Category: Desserts These delightful chocolate almond raisin clusters are a clever no-fuss treat made by using the residual heat of toasted nuts to melt the chocolate. Perfect for a quick sweet fix, they require minimal effort and yield a satisfying, crunchy texture.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 mins | 10 mins | 20 mins | 24 clusters |
🔪 Key Equipment
- baking pan
- medium bowl
- cookie sheet
- waxed paper
- spoon
Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Cup | Almonds | whole, unskinned |
| 2 Cups (12-oz pkg) | Chocolate Chips | semi-sweet |
| 1/2 Cup | Raisins | none |
Instructions
Step 1: Toast and Melt
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a cookie sheet with waxed paper.
- Spread the 1 cup almonds in a single layer on a baking pan and toast for 10 minutes until fragrant.
- Immediately transfer the hot almonds to a medium bowl and add the 2 cups chocolate chips. Stir continuously until the chocolate chips are completely melted and the almonds are glossy and coated.
Step 2: Assemble and Chill
- Stir in the 1/2 cup raisins until evenly distributed.
- Drop the mixture by spoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheet.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 20 minutes, or until the clusters are firm to the touch.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks to maintain freshness and snap.
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