Irresistibly Easy Chocolate Covered Cranberry Sauce Treats
Create a delightful Chocolate Covered Cranberry Sauce for a festive Thanksgiving treat that everyone will love.
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Servings: 12 bites
Calories: 120kcal
Equipment
- Microwave
- baking sheet
- Parchment Paper
- Airtight Container
Ingredients
For the Bites
- 1 can Canned Jellied Cranberry Sauce Opt for jellied for a smooth texture.
- 1 cup Dark Chocolate Chips Feel free to swap with milk or white chocolate for a sweeter touch.
- 1 tbsp Coconut Oil Optional, enhances melt-in-your-mouth texture.
For Toppings (Optional)
- ½ cup Crushed Nuts Consider using walnuts or pecans.
- to taste Sea Salt A sprinkle enhances flavor contrast.
- to taste Festive Sprinkles For holiday-themed flair.
Instructions
How to Make Chocolate Covered Cranberry Sauce Bites
- Begin by slicing the chilled canned jellied cranberry sauce into approximately ½” thick discs.
- Arrange the cranberry slices on a lined baking sheet and freeze them for at least 30 minutes.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, mix dark chocolate chips with coconut oil (if using) and microwave for 1 minute, stirring and continuing in 15-second increments until melted.
- Dip each cranberry slice into the melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off before placing them back on the lined baking sheet.
- Return the chocolate-covered slices to the freezer for another 30 minutes to set.
Notes
Store bites in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week, or freeze for longer storage. Thaw in the refrigerator before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bite | Calories: 120kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 50mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Iron: 2mg