Dark Chocolate Covered Cranberry Sauce Bites
Dark Chocolate Covered Cranberry Sauce Bites are the perfect blend of rich dark chocolate and tangy cranberry sauce, offering an indulgent treat that’s both simple to make and delightful to eat. Ideal for using up leftover cranberry sauce from your holiday festivities, these bite-sized snacks are a hit at family gatherings or as a quick dessert after a busy day. With just a few ingredients and minimal preparation, you can create an elegant dessert that impresses everyone. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or just craving something sweet, these bites will satisfy your taste buds and elevate any dessert table!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 16 bites 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 14 ounces jellied cranberry sauce
- 16 ounces dark chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil (optional)
Instructions
- Open the can of cranberry sauce and slice it into approximately ½-inch thick rounds.
- Lay the rounds on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and freeze for 30 minutes to firm up.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the dark chocolate chips with coconut oil in one-minute increments, stirring until smooth.
- Dip each chilled cranberry round fully in the melted chocolate, allowing excess chocolate to drip off before placing back on the baking sheet.
- Freeze again for about 30 minutes until the chocolate has set completely.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite (25g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg