Cranberry Cashew Clusters

I found this Cranberry Cashew Clusters recipe last year after Christmas and couldn't wait to try it out this year! First of all, who doesn't love a recipe that can be whipped up in just minutes! It's seriously one of the easiest treats to add to your holiday cookie collection. Plus, it looks incredibly festive and it tastes as good as it looks. I think next year I'll add a touch of grated orange zest :o)

Cranberry Cashew Clusters

(Source: Better Home and Gardens)

1 cup puffed rice cereal

1 cup lightly salted cashews, coarsely chopped

1/2 cup dried cranberries, chopped

10 ounces white chocolate

Line a large baking sheet with foil; set aside. Place puffed rice cereal in a resealable plastic bag; seal bag. Using a rolling pin, roll over bag to crush cereal lightly. In a large bowl combine crushed cereal, the 1 cup cashews, and the cranberries; set aside. In a medium microwave-safe bowl microwave white chocolate, uncovered, on 100 percent power for 1 to 1-1/2 minutes or chocolate melts, stirring every 30 seconds. Pour melted chocolate mixture over cereal mixture; stir until thoroughly combined. Quickly drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. Let clusters stand about 30 minutes or until firm.