Chocolate Cashew Clusters

By AnneS

Ingredients

• 12 oz (2 cups) semi-sweet chocolate pieces
• 1/4 cup (1 stick) butter, but into pieces
• 1 1/2 cups lightly salted cashews
• 1/4 cup vanilla baking chips, melted (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

Place chocolate and butter in a 1 1/2 quart microwavable bowl or casserole. Microwave 2 minutes on medium (50%); stir. Microwave 30 seconds to 1 minute more, stirring every 30 seconds until melted and smooth. Quickly stir in nuts. Using two spoons, drop mixture in 36 mounds on waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Drizzle with melted vanilla baking chips, if desired.

Refrigerate uncovered until firm, about 40 minutes. Transfer to container with tight-fitting lid and store in refrigerator until ready to serve.