Hi Everyone,
Today for #SundaySupper we had to make gifts from the kitchen. I have been looking so forward to today’s posts. I can’t wait to see what creative gifts everyone has come up with. I think one of the best gifts you can give people are gifts from the kitchen. Nothing like homemade goodies to share with friends and family. For my gift to give I made Chocolate Cranberry Nut Candy. Oh my gosh, amazing to eat!
These little chocolaty candies are sweet and savory and takes like 10 minutes to make total time. Makes for a quick gift in a pinch. The chocolate mixed with the salted, honey roasted peanuts is a combo to love. Plus you get a nice tart chew from the dried cranberries. I think this is a gift anyone who loves chocolate would like to receive. The only problem is actually giving them away. I think I ate 3 of them while taking the pictures, plus I’m thinking about them right now and I want one.
To make them I microwaved dark chocolate wafers and quickly mixed in my cranberries and nuts. With a cookie scoop, I just scooped them out and added to my pan to cool. This really couldn’t get more simple. I am serious, this took less than 10 minutes to make. It’s kind of scary knowing how simple they are to make.
- 12 oz dark chocolate melting wafers (I used Ghirardelli Chocolate)
- 1 cup nuts (I used salted honey roasted peanuts)
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper; set a side.
- In a microwave safe bowl, add chocolate. Melt in microwave for 30 seconds, stir, place back in microwave and cook for 30 more seconds, stir. Cook for 15 second intervals, stirring in between each interval until chocolate is melted. Stir in nuts and cranberries.
- With a cookie scoop, scoop out candy and place on prepared baking sheet. Let cool completely.
Since I made my candies so big, they fit great in a standard size cupcake liner, but you can make them smaller in size, so you get more candies than 22. They would be pretty packed up in a white box or a pretty cookie tin or even a mason jar with a red ribbon around it.
I hope you have a great Sunday.
Toodles,
Jennifer
Beverages:
- Cold Brew Coffee Concentrate by Supper for a Steal
- Cranberry Infused Vodka by The Redhead Baker
- Cranberry Pomegrante Vodka by Recipes, Food and Cooking
- Creamy Coconut Liqueur by Manu’s Menu
- German Egg Liqueur (Eierlikör) by Magnolia Days
- Holiday Sangria Surprise by Momma’s Meals
- Homemade Kahlua by Country Girl in the Village
- Homemade Organic Lavender Honey by An Appealing Plan
Bread:
- Homemade Pumpernickel Bread by The Foodie Army Wife
- Pumpkin Beer Bread Gift Basket by The Girl in The Little Red Kitchen
Appetizers and Snacks:
- Boozy Olives by Culinary Adventures with Camilla
- Cookie Butter Puppy Chow by Bobbi’s Kozy Kitchen
- Reindeer Snack Mix by MealDiva
Condiments and Sauces:
- Butterscotch Sauce {Low Carb} by Nosh My Way
- Cranberry Hatch Chile Salsa by The Texan New Yorker
- Ginger Jam by What Smells So Good?
- Lemon Ginger Marmalade by Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
- Microwave Caramel Sauce by That Skinny Chick Can Bake
- Slow Cooker Apple Butter by Shockingly Delicious
- Sweet-Hot Red Pepper Jam by Delaware Girl Eats
Savory and Sweet Mixes:
- Creole Jambalaya Mix by Nik Snacks
- Gingerbread Hot Chocolate Mix by Feed Me, Seymour
- Homemade Brownie Mix in a Jar by The Perfect Brownie
- Homemade Sazon Seasoning by The Little Ferraro Kitchen
- Skinny Mocha Latte Mix by Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
Desserts and Sweets:
- Assorted Macaroons by Take A Bite Out of Boca
- Bacon & Mixed Nuts Caramel Corn by Brunch with Joy
- Brandy Truffles by Food Lust People Love
- Carob Peanut Butter Cups by Pies and Plots
- Chocolate Cranberry Nut Candy by Peanut Butter and Peppers
- Cinnamon Candied Pecans by Noshing With The Nolands
- Coconut Oil White Chocolate + Chocolate Chip Cookies by Wallflour Girl
- Ho Ho Oreo Bark by Seduction in the Kitchen
- Homemade Marshmallows by Curious Cuisiniere
- Maple Chocolates by Jane’s Adventures in Dinner
- Matcha Green Tea Holiday Wreath Cookies by NinjaBaker
- White Chocolate Lollipops by The Life and Loves of Grumpy’s Honeybunch
- White Christmas Fudge by Rhubarb and Honey
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I see lots of batches of this candy being made. Lots.
lol, Thanks Renee!
So easy and so delicious!! Perfect holiday treat!!
Thank you Tara! 🙂
What yummy candies! I love the combination of chewy fruit and crunchy nuts 🙂
Thank you Liz! 🙂
Only 22 calories, now that’s a great gift to give!
I seriously need to add this candy recipe to my must try this holiday season list.
I love all things chocolate…and cranberry. What a fun candy to share…maybe share. I might eat all of these myself.
10 minutes? That’s a little too tempting!
I know, that makes it pretty hard.
excellent combo of sweet and salty. Homemade candy is the best.
I couldn’t agree more! What’s up with chocolate and salt? Yum!
Your candy is like a Christmas miracle, Jennifer! Quick to make. And a marvelous gift that looks like it comes from a candy shop like See’s!
What a perfect Holiday treat! I really love cranberries and chocolate!
I’m not a big sweet eater but I do have a weakness for dark chocolate that includes a salty element. I love that you added the tart chewy cranberries as well. These are magic, Jennifer!
These candies look perfect and I can’t believe so easy to make…..
They might be simple but they’re also totally beautiful.
Goooood idea! I love these little nutty and sweet clusters, so I don’t know why I’ve never made them at home before (unless it’s to keep from eating them all at once during photographing sessions too–oops). Great share–have a wonderful week!
These sound so good!!
I absolutely love treats like this! So easy and yummy!
I make my kids teachers gifts each year for the holiday, I’m adding this one to it!! Thanks for the inspiration!
These look awesome! Gotta try them with a mix of berries too 🙂
I love chocolate and cranberry together. I’m making these soon!
The sweet and salty, crunchy and chewy combo sounds amazing!
Oh my, I would be all over these, they look so delicious! And now that I’m thinking about it, I have all the ingredients in my pantry or fridge… Hmm… Might be a sign! 🙂