Mixed Nut Clusters

Name: Mixed Nut Clusters
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 dozen.
Ingredients: 2 cups (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips; 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk; 1 tablespoon honey; 1 tablespoon vanilla extract; 1 cup each chopped walnuts, cashews, pecans and almonds

Serve these with hot chocolate to keep everyone happy and warm. They also make great gifts—box them up with each cluster in a foil or paper candy cup. —Ida Tuey, South Lyon, Michigan

Ingredients

2 cups (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 cup each chopped walnuts, cashews, pecans and almonds

Directions

In a large heavy saucepan, melt chocolate chips, milk and honey over low heat; stir until blended. Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla; add nuts.
Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Refrigerate until firm. Store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 85 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 20mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 fat, 1/2 starch.

Originally published as Crazy Nuts Clusters in Taste of Home Christmas Annual 2017