Description
These little clusters are everything the holidays should taste like—sweet, tangy, crunchy, and just the right touch of salty. They come together in minutes, need no baking, and look like they belong in a festive gift tin. Perfect for sharing, gifting, or enjoying with a hot cup of tea on a cozy afternoon. Let’s bring a little magic to your kitchen with a recipe that’s as simple as it is irresistible.
Ingredients
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1 cup white chocolate chips (choose real cocoa butter for best flavor)
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½ cup dried cranberries
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½ cup pecans, roughly chopped & toasted
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½ tsp vanilla extract
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1 pinch flaky sea salt
Instructions
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Prep: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Toast Nuts: In a dry skillet, toast pecans 3–5 min until fragrant. Cool.
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Melt Chocolate: Microwave white chocolate in 20-sec bursts, stirring until smooth.
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Mix: Stir in vanilla and sea salt. Fold in cranberries and pecans until coated.
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Shape: Drop spoonfuls onto parchment. Don’t worry about perfect shapes—rustic is beautiful.
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Set: Let rest 30–45 min at room temp, or chill 15–20 min in the fridge.
Notes
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Swap white chocolate for dark or semi-sweet.
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Use pumpkin seeds for a nut-free crunch.
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Stir in crushed candy canes for holiday sparkle.
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Add orange zest for a citrus twist.
- Prep Time: 10 min
Nutrition
- Calories: 120 cal Per Serving
- Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 12g