Marbled Peanut or Walnut Clusters

in Diana's Recipe Book

Servings: 24 pieces

Ingredients:

1 12-ounce package (2 cups) semisweet chocolate pieces
1-1/2 cups peanuts, or chopped walnuts
1 ounce vanilla-flavor candy coating

Instructions:
1. Heat semisweet chocolate pieces in a heavy medium saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly just until melted.
Stir in peanuts or walnuts. Spoon by rounded teaspoons onto a waxed-paper-lined baking sheet.

2. Heat vanilla-flavor candy coating in a heavy small saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly just until melted. Drizzle a small amount of candy coating atop each cluster, swirl gently with a tooth- pick to create a marbled effect.

3. Chill candy about 30 minutes or until firm. Store tightly covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.
Makes about 24 pieces.

Source: DianasDesserts.com

Date: July 20, 2002

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