If you’re looking for a no-fuss holiday treat that feels both nostalgic and a little fancy, these Christmas Cranberry Clusters hit the sweet spot. Milk chocolate, crunchy nuts, a whisper of rum flavor, and those bright little pops of dried cranberry all come together in a quick recipe that even the kids can help with. Perfect for gifting, snacking, or sneaking one more when nobody’s looking. Making these together with the kids has been a new tradition in our house over the last few years.
Ingredients
- 24 oz. White almond bark
- 24 oz. Chocolate almond bark
- 12 oz. Semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 Tsp. Rum extract
- 1/2 Tbsp/ Vanilla
- 34 oz. Peanuts (You can use whichever you prefer, we chose the dry-roasted) The amount also depends on how many clusters you are making. This recipe makes about 30 depending on size.
No-Bake Christmas Cranberry Clusters
Equipment
- 1 Large Microwaveable Bowl (glass is best)
- 1 Crockpot optional
- 1 Sheet Pan we use three to speed the chilling process
- 1 Cookie scoop optional
- Parchment paper
Ingredients
- 24 oz White Almond Bark
- 24 oz Chocolate Almond Bark
- 12 oz Semi-sweet Chocolate chips
- 1½ Cup Dried Cranberries
- ½ tsp Rum Extract
- ½ tbsp Vanilla
- 34 oz Peanuts of your choosing we use dry-roasted
- 1-2 tbsp Coconut Oil optional
- Sprinkles optional
Instructions
- In a large microwavable bowl add all of the 3 chocolates and the coconut oil. Place in the microwave and alternate every 30-60 seconds intervals, remove and stir. Mixing in the coconut oil gives the chocolate a more smooth and silky texture.
- Once all of the chocolate is completely melted without and chunks, add all of the remaining ingredients.
- Mix thoroughly, until all the mixture is well coated in the chocolate.
- Place scoops of the mixture on a parchment lined baking sheet. If you don't have cookie scoop, a large spoon will work. Make the clusters as large or as small as you want.
- Optional: If you would like to add Christmas or festive sprinkles, do so now.
- Set aside to cool once the sheet pan is full. This time of year, if it's chilly we set ours outside for about an hour to harden up. Or you can place them in the freezer for 10-15 minutes.
- Keep lining the sheet pans until all the mixture has been used. The more sheet pans you use the fast the process goes.
- Once the chocolate has hardened, enjoy! They freeze well too!
Notes
Instructions
- In a large microwavable bowl add all of the 3 chocolates and the coconut oil. Place in the microwave and alternate every 30-60 seconds intervals, remove and stir. Mixing in the coconut oil gives the chocolate a more smooth and silky texture.
- Once all of the chocolate is completely melted without and chunks, add all of the remaining ingredients.
- Mix thoroughly, until all the mixture is well coated in the chocolate.
- Place scoops of the mixture on a parchment lined baking sheet. If you don’t have cookie scoop, a large spoon will work. Make the clusters as large or as small as you want.
- Optional: If you would like to add Christmas or festive sprinkles, do so now.
- Set aside to cool once the sheet pan is full. This time of year, if it’s chilly we set ours outside for about an hour to harden up. Or you can place them in the freezer for 10-15 minutes.
- Keep lining the sheet pans until all the mixture has been used. The more sheet pans you use the fast the process goes.
- Once the chocolate has hardened, enjoy! They freeze well too!
And that’s all there is to it. A simple, sweet holiday treat that comes together in minutes and disappears just as fast. Whether you’re filling tins for neighbors or making memories in the kitchen with the kids, these Christmas Cranberry Clusters add a little extra sparkle to the season. Enjoy every bite! If you’re looking for something just as festive, you can try Christmas Punch or Lime Snowdrift Punch or 4 Dips to make this holiday season to round out your Christmas snacking fix. We have also made these clusters using cashews, and that works great too!
