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fruity nut drops

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
Sheri Zarnick
@Shili
Union Lake, MI

This Candy is inspired for my Mother's love of chocolate covered peanuts, chocolate covered raisins, and chocolate covered cherries. So I combined all of her favorites into one chocolate covered drop of goodness.

(1 rating)
cook time 10 Min

Ingredients For fruity nut drops

  • 1 c
    semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 c
    milk chocolate chips
  • 1/2 c
    dark chocolate chips
  • 1 can
    sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 Tbsp
    light corn syrup
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • 1 c
    cashews, salted, coarsely chopped
  • 1 c
    peanuts, dry roasted, unsalted coarsely chopped
  • 1/2 c
    raisins
  • 1/2 c
    dried sweet cherries
  • 1/2 c
    dried cranberries
  • 1/2 c
    golden raisins

How To Make fruity nut drops

  • 1
    In a heavy saucepan over low heat, melt chocolate chips with the sweetened condensed milk and corn syrup for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat stir in vanilla until blended. Stir in nuts and fruits.
  • 2
    Drop by Tablespoonfuls onto waxed paper lined baking sheets. Refrigerate for 3 hours or until firm. * makes 2 1/2 pounds.
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