This DELICIOUS candy is made in the microwave and is pretty enough for gift giving. It is super-fast (and easy) to make and stores well (in an airtight container) in the fridge, so you can make it way ahead.
12 ounce bag of good quality semi-sweet chocolate chips
12 ounce bag of good quality milk chocolate chips
5 cups of your favorite whole nuts (see note)
Note: DO NOT be tempted to use all one flavor of chocolate. For some reason (unknown to me), the blend of white chocolate + semi-sweet + milk chocolate produces the BEST chocolate taste EVER!!
Put the chocolate chips in a large, microwave safe glass bowl and microwave for 2 minutes at 60% power (important that you stir every 30 seconds). My microwave takes about 2 minutes and 10 seconds total.
Stir until the chocolate is melted and smooth, then stir in 5 cups of your favorite whole nuts (we like mixed nuts). This makes a LOT of candy!!
The original recipe called for spooning candies onto waxed paper, but I spoon mine into mini-size paper liners. Put them in the fridge to "speed set" for about 15 minutes and they are ready to serve!!!
NOTE: The candy will only be as tasty as the chocolate you use. I use Ghirardelli chocolates.
NOTE: You do not taste the white chocolate when they are all melted together (I don't like white chocolate), but the blend of the three chocolates is excellent.
NOTE: If you are making these ahead, store in the fridge in an air-tight container (or Ziplock bag) until it's time to serve (or give).
NOTE: I use a mixture of whole roasted nuts (cashews, almonds, peanuts, pecans, Brazil nuts and hazelnuts...delicious).
