CHIPPED BOWL

This is the easiest homemade candy you will ever make.  And, it is super impressive.  Feel free to use whatever chocolate or nuts or dried fruit you have on hand.  Store in the freezer for a more solid base.

Fruit and Nut Chocolates, adapted from Vegetarian Times

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup chopped almonds, pecans, or walnuts
• 1/4 cup dried cranberries or cherries (chopped)
• 1/4 cup (golden) raisins
• 1/4 cup sliced dried apricots or mango
• 7 oz of your favorite chocolate

Directions

1. Line 24 mini muffin cups with small muffin papers.  Combine fruit and nuts in a small bowl.
2. Melt chocolate in a pot over very low heat until smooth.  Spoon 1.5 tsp of chocolate into each muffin cup.
3. Place 1 tsp full of fruit/nut mixture on top of chocolate.  Place in freezer until firm.