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Chocolate Covered Cranberry Sauce

Chocolate Covered Cranberry Sauce Bites for Festive Snacking

Delightful Chocolate Covered Cranberry Sauce Bites transform leftover cranberry sauce into a gluten-free dessert perfect for holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Freezing Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12 bites
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 60
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bites
  • 1 can Canned Jellied Cranberry Sauce For a smoother texture.
  • 1 cup Dark Chocolate Chips Rich and indulgent.
  • 1 tablespoon Coconut Oil Optional, aids melting.
For Toppings (Optional)
  • ½ cup Chopped Nuts For added crunch.
  • 1 teaspoon Sea Salt Enhances sweetness.
  • ¼ cup Festive Sprinkles For a holiday touch.

Equipment

  • Microwave-safe bowl
  • Parchment-lined baking sheet
  • fork
  • Sharp knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Open the can of jellied cranberry sauce and slice it into ½" thick discs.
  2. Lay the discs out in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze for at least 30 minutes.
  3. Melt dark chocolate chips with coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl in 1-minute increments until smooth.
  4. Carefully dip each frozen cranberry slice into the melted chocolate using a fork, allowing excess chocolate to drip off.
  5. Return the coated slices to the baking sheet and freeze again for about 30 minutes to set the chocolate.

Nutrition

Serving: 1biteCalories: 60kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 25mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure cranberry sauce discs are thin and uniform for even coverage. Add toppings immediately after dipping for best adhesion.

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