Description
Indulge in these bite-sized, dairy-free chocolate clusters perfect for Halloween gatherings. Combining smooth, melted dairy-free white, milk, and semisweet chocolates with a crunchy blend of salty pretzels and earthy walnuts, these treats offer a sophisticated sweet-and-savory balance. Ideal for festive snacking, this recipe uses a gentle microwave melting process to ensure a glossy finish. These crowd-pleasing clusters are effortless to assemble, making them an excellent choice for a busy October schedule without compromising on flavor or dietary needs.
Ingredients
8 ounces dairy-free white baking chocolate
1 cup dairy-free milk chocolate chips
1 cup dairy-free semisweet chocolate chips
1–1/2 cups chopped walnuts
1–1/2 cups miniature pretzels
Instructions
Place white chocolate and both types of chocolate chips in a large microwave-safe glass bowl.
Heat the chocolate at 70 percent power for 60 seconds.
Stir thoroughly with a heat-resistant spatula.
Continue microwaving in 10-20 second intervals until the chocolate is completely smooth.
Fold the chopped walnuts and broken pretzels into the melted chocolate until evenly coated.
Line two large baking sheets with parchment or waxed paper.
Drop rounded tablespoonfuls of the mixture onto the prepared sheets.
Refrigerate until the chocolate is fully set.
Notes
Ensure all chocolate products are labeled dairy-free to maintain dietary compliance. You can substitute pecans for walnuts if preferred. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator to keep them firm.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 5
- Category: Baking
- Method: Microwave melting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cluster
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg