Merry chocolate nut clusters
36 Pieces
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | cup | HERSHEY'S Chocolate Chips (Semi-Sweet) |
| ½ | cup | HERSHEY'S White Chips |
| 1 | tablespoon | Shortening* |
| 11½ | ounce | Lightly salted peanuts divided |
Directions
* (do not use butter, margarine or oil) In small microwave-safe bowl, place chocolate chips, white chips and shortening. Microwave at HIGH (100%) 1 to 1-½ minutes or until chips are melted and mixture is smooth when stirred. Reserve ¼ cup peanuts for garnish; stir remaining peanuts into chocolate mixture.
Drop by teaspoonfuls into 1-inch diameter candy papers; top each candy with peanut. Refrigerate, uncovered, until chocolate is set, about 1 hour. Store in airtight container in cool, dry place. About 3 dozen candies.
[Copyright 1995 Hershey Foods Corporation.] [Recipe may be reprinted courtesy of the Hershey Kitchens.] [Meal-Master recipe format courtesy of Karen Mintzias]