Crunchy Chocolate Clusters

Name: Crunchy Chocolate Clusters
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 1 dozen
Ingredients: 3/4 cup coarsely crushed pretzels; 1/4 cup raisins; 2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted; 1-1/3 cups semisweet chocolate chips; 1/2 teaspoon instant coffee granules; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 cup sour cream; Coarse sea salt

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 25 min. YIELD: 1 dozen

This easy candy has a south-of-the-border flavor with cinnamon, chocolate and coffee. Sweet, salty and crunchy, it's a great no-bake treat. —Roxanne Chan, Albany, California

Ingredients

3/4 cup coarsely crushed pretzels
1/4 cup raisins
2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
1-1/3 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 teaspoon instant coffee granules
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup sour cream
Coarse sea salt

Directions

1. Place pretzels, raisins and pine nuts in a bowl. In a microwave, melt chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl; stir until smooth. Stir in coffee granules, cinnamon and sour cream. To rewarm, microwave in additional 5-to-10-second intervals. Add to pretzel mixture; toss until combined.
2. Drop mixture by heaping tablespoonfuls onto a waxed paper-lined baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt.
3. Refrigerate until set, about 10 minutes. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts

1 cluster: 139 calories, 8g fat (4g saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 86mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.

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