Cherry Chocolate Clusters

Ingredients

Directions

1. 1

   Line baking sheet or large flat platter with parchment or waxed paper.

2. 2

   Place chocolate cookies in zip closed plastic bag and use rolling pin to crush them into small crumbs (or chopper). Set aside.

3. 3

   In large microwave-bowl combine butter, corn syrup and chocolate chips. Microwave for 1 to 1 1/2 minutes, stopping every 20 to 30 seconds to stir, until melted and smooth. Stir in cranberries and dates, then mix in crushed cookies.

4. 4

   Use a spoon or melon baller to scoop out 1 tablespoon balls of the mixture. Set them directly onto prepared baking sheet or into mini foil baking cups. Top each ball with half of candied cherry.

5. 5

   Cover and store in refrigerator.