Best Gummi Candy Nut Cranberry Snack Recipes

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CRANBERRY NUT BARK



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Studded with chunks or cranberries and nuts, this sweet creamy confection is the perfect last-minute gift! It's ready to wrap in less than 30 minutes, and everyone who tries it asks for more-and requests the recipe, too.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 10m

Yield About 1-3/4 pounds.

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 pound white candy coating, coarsely chopped
1 cup dried cranberries
1 cup coarsely chopped macadamia nuts or pistachios, toasted

Steps:

  • In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt candy coating at 70% power for 1 minute; stir. Microwave at 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Stir in cranberries and nuts. , Spread onto waxed paper-lined baking sheet. Refrigerate for 20 minutes. Break into small pieces; store in airtight containers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250 calories, Fat 13g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 37mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

CRAN-RASPBERRY JELLIES



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These are my absolute favorite candy in the tin that my husband's aunt delivers each Christmas.

Provided by Kitty Johnson

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Cranberry Dessert Recipes

Time 8h40m

Yield 50

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 teaspoon vegetable oil, or as needed
1 cup white sugar
1 (16 ounce) can jellied cranberry sauce
3 (3 ounce) packages raspberry-flavored Jell-O® mix
½ cup chopped walnuts
1 cup white sugar for rolling

Steps:

  • Line an 8x8-inch pan with waxed paper; coat the paper with vegetable oil.
  • Combine 1 cup sugar, jellied cranberry sauce, and raspberry Jell-O® mix in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring until sugar and gelatin have dissolved. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer 20 minutes, stirring often. Mix walnuts into candy.
  • Pour candy into prepared pan and let set at room temperature overnight. Cut candy into squares and roll squares in sugar. Place sugared candies onto waxed paper to set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 71.3 calories, Carbohydrate 16 g, Fat 0.9 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 20.9 mg, Sugar 15.8 g

JELLIED CRANBERRY NUT CANDIES



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Even before they've licked the last bit of sugar off their fingers, folks are asking for more of this blue-ribbon candy. It took first place at the county fair, and everyone's sweet on these pretty squares.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 2-1/2 pounds.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 teaspoon butter
1 can (14 ounces) jellied cranberry sauce
1-3/4 cups sugar, divided
2 packages (3 ounces each) lemon gelatin
1 package (3 ounces) orange gelatin
1-1/2 cups chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Line an 8-in. square pan with foil and grease the foil with 1 teaspoon butter; set aside. In a large saucepan, combine the cranberry sauce, 1 cup sugar and lemon and orange gelatin. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat; stir in walnuts. Pour into prepared pan. Cover and refrigerate overnight. , Using foil, lift candy out of pan. Discard foil; cut into 1-in. squares. Roll in remaining sugar. Store at room temperature between layers of waxed paper in an airtight container. Best when stored at least three days before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 59 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 8mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

CRANBERRY NUT BARS



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My husband's aunt sent us these bars one Christmas. The fresh cranberry flavor was such a nice change from the usual cookies. I had to have the recipe, and she was gracious enough to provide it.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped fresh or frozen cranberries
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in cranberries and walnuts., Spread into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 91 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 75mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

CURRIED CRANBERRY SNACK MIX



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Pack this easy-to-make munchie in a sleek glass or acrylic canister adorned with cotton yarn, and it'll be ready to put under the tree. Get that candy-cane brightness by winding yarn in shades of red and pink around the canister before topping with a homemade pompom. -Robin Haas, Cranston, Rhode Island

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 4 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 cups Corn Chex
3 cups Rice Chex
1 can (6 ounces) French-fried onions
2 cups miniature pretzels
1-1/2 cups honey-roasted peanuts
1/3 cup butter, cubed
3 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons honey mustard
1-1/2 teaspoons curry powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1-1/2 cups dried cranberries, divided

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Place the butter, honey, honey mustard, curry powder and garlic powder in a small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 1 to 1-1/2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds or until mixture is smooth. Pour over cereal mixture and toss to coat., Place half of the mixture in a large microwave-safe bowl. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 2-3 minutes, stirring after each minute. Stir in 3/4 cup cranberries. Immediately spread onto waxed paper; cool completely. Repeat with remaining cereal and cranberries. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 234 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 307mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

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