Cranberry-Chocolate Gem Balls

Name: Cranberry-Chocolate Gem Balls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 28 balls
Ingredients: 1 (170 g) package ocean spray craisins dried sweetened cranberries; 1 cup salted macadamia nut; 4 ounces chopped bittersweet chocolate; 1 1/2 cups flaked unsweetened coconut; 3 tablespoons melted butter

Submitted by missvay

"Little jewel filled chocolate drops. Good for Christmas."

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Ready In:: 45mins
Ingredients:: 5
Yields:: 28 balls

ingredients

1 (170 g) package ocean spray craisins dried sweetened cranberries
1 cup salted macadamia nut
4 ounces chopped bittersweet chocolate
1 ¹⁄₂ cups flaked unsweetened coconut
3 tablespoons melted butter

directions

Combine Craisins®, macadamia nuts, chocolate and 1 cup (250 mL) of the coconut in a food processor. Pulse until the mixture is finely chopped.
Gradually drizzle in melted butter until mixture starts to clump together.
Use hands to roll the mixture into 1-inch (2.5 cm) balls. Roll in remaining coconut. Refrigerate until set, about 30 minutes, or freeze until ready for use. (If freezing, thaw at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving.