Cran-Chocolate Gem Balls
INGREDIENTS
1 pkg (170 g) Ocean Spray® Craisins® Sweetened Dried Cranberries
1 cup (250 mL) salted macadamia nuts
4 oz (125 g) chopped dark or bittersweet chocolate
1 1/2 cups (375 mL) flaked unsweetened coconut
3 tbsp (45 mL) melted butter
Directions:
1. Combine Craisins®, macadamia nuts, chocolate and 1 cup (250 mL) of the coconut in a food processor. Pulse until the mixture is finely chopped. Gradually drizzle in melted butter until mixture starts to clump together.
2. Use hands to roll the mixture into 1-inch (2.5 cm) balls. Roll in remaining coconut. Refrigerate until set, about 30 minutes, or freeze until ready to use.
If freezing, thaw at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving.
Makes 28 balls.