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12/28/2011 National Chocolate Candy Day Chocolate Candy Clusters

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Recipe Introduction

It's National Chocolate Candy Day! Chocolate candy is one of the most popular types of candy with kids and adults alike. It can be combined with everything from nuts and caramel to raisins and pretzels to make some of our favorite chocolate treats! Did you know that during the Second World War, the U.S. Government commissioned Milton Hershey to create a candy bar that would be included in the soldiers' rations? The candy bar they created was the famous Hershey Milk Chocolate Bar. Today, chocolate is still clearly an American favorite treat as 2.8 billion pounds are consumed annually. On average that means each person consumes over eleven pounds per year! To celebrate National Chocolate Candy Day, enjoy some of your favorite types of chocolate candy.

List of Ingredients

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Chocolate Candy Clusters


8 ounces white baking chocolate, chopped
1 cup milk chocolate chips
1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
1-1/2 cups chopped walnuts
1-1/2 cups miniature pretzels, broken



Recipe


In a microwave-safe bowl, melt white chocolate and chips at 70% power for 1 minute; stir. Microwave at additional 10- to 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Stir in walnuts and pretzels.

Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Refrigerate until firm. Store in an airtight container. Yield: about 3 dozen.

Nutrition Facts: 1 cluster equals 132 calories, 9 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 3 mg cholesterol, 41 mg sodium, 12 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fat.