Description
Small, sweet bites combining tart cranberry sauce with a chocolate coating.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (12 ounce) bag fresh or frozen cranberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon vegetable shortening
Instructions
- Combine cranberries, sugar, water, orange zest, and cinnamon in a saucepan.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes, or until most cranberries have burst and the sauce has thickened slightly.
- Remove from heat and let the cranberry sauce cool completely, preferably in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours until firm.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Scoop small spoonfuls (about 1 teaspoon each) of the chilled cranberry sauce onto the prepared baking sheet. Freeze for 30 minutes until very firm.
- Melt the chocolate chips and vegetable shortening together in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Dip each frozen cranberry ball into the melted chocolate, ensuring full coverage.
- Return the coated bites to the parchment-lined sheet.
- Refrigerate for 15 minutes, or until the chocolate is set.
Notes
- If you prefer a smoother sauce before chilling, pulse the cooked mixture a few times in a food processor.
- Use dark chocolate for a stronger contrast with the tart cranberries.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling and Dipping
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 bites
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: chocolate covered cranberries, cranberry sauce, holiday treat, chocolate dip, sweet and tart