Christmas Cranberry Macadamia Nut Crunch
Here’s another quick and easy treat which is always a Christmas tradition at our house. The recipe makes an elegant holiday dish. I love giving Christmas gifts “from the heart” and this one is perfect for giving. I’ve often wrapped a portion of the candy in clear cellophane then tied it with a pretty red ribbon. This candy is even more tempting when placed in a clear glass jar and embellished with ribbon and perhaps a Christmas ornament. You will spend more time packaging and embellishing than you will actually spend making the candy. This is a fun project to do with kids!
In a large microwave safe bowl add:
1 pound of white almond bark
Melt in the microwave a minute at a time, stirring after each minute. Be careful not to over cook, or burn. You can also melt the almond bark in a double boiler on top of the stove, but I’m not very patient in the kitchen. I am always IN A HURRY!
When almond bark is melted and smooth add:
1 6 oz package of CRAISINS (I use the original flavor, but the orange/cranberries are good too).
1 6-8oz jar or can of macadamia nuts. I like to chop mine a little – not to fine, but not too big either.
Stir until blended and pour onto an 18” piece of wax paper. Spread into about a 10×14 rectangle. Let cool on countertop. After candy cools, you can break the candy into 2×2 pieces. I use my serrated cutter from Pampered Chef – it makes the edges fluted. You know fluted edges are important. It is a critical issue – if you are OCD like me!
Enjoy
Tara Cooks 