Cranberry Crunch Christmas Candy / Easy Candy

mixed nuts

🥗Healthier: seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Seeds are often cheaper and provide a similar crunch.

chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate

💰Cheaper: chocolate bar

Dark chocolate offers health benefits and can be more affordable in bulk.

granola

🥗Healthier: oats

💰Cheaper: rolled oats

Rolled oats can be a more economical option while still providing texture.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat alternative.

Cut the almond bark into pieces.

Place the almond bark in a microwave-safe bowl.

Microwave the almond bark, stirring every 30 to 40 seconds until melted and smooth, but not hot.

Add 1/2 cup of unsweetened coconut flakes to the melted almond bark.

Add 1/2 cup of dried cranberries to the mixture.

Add 1/2 cup of chopped macadamia nuts to the mixture.

Add 1 teaspoon of orange zest to the mixture and stir well to combine all ingredients.

Scoop the mixture onto a baking sheet, making clusters of desired size.

Refrigerate the clusters to firm up, but do not leave them too long to avoid them getting too hard.

Once set, let them come to room temperature before serving.

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