It’s the most wonderful time of the year…

This time of year there are so many wonderful recipes to try, who can keep up? Unfortunately, most of these recipes are not so wonderful for our waistlines J But what if I told you there is a Christmas Candy recipe that combines chocolate, almonds, dried cherries, and requires absolutely no baking? Sounds impossible, right? Oh, my friends, it is possible indeed.

This decadent treat combines just the right amount of chocolate with just the right amount of crunch for a candy that I guarantee will be a hit at any holiday party. And at only 68 calories a piece, set aside a few for yourself to enjoy with a cup of coffee or tea.

Chocolate Almond Cherry CrispsCourtesy of Cooking Light Magazine
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
3/4 cup white chocolate chips
1 1/2 cups oven-toasted rice cereal (such as Rice Krispies)
3/4 cup dried cherries
1/3 cup slivered almonds
1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Cover a large baking sheet with wax paper.

Place semisweet and white chocolate chips in a medium glass bowl; microwave at HIGH 45 seconds. Stir, and microwave an additional 45 seconds or until almost melted. Stir until smooth. Add cereal and remaining ingredients; stir quickly to combine. Drop mixture by tablespoonfuls onto prepared baking sheet; chill 1 hour or until firm.

Yield:  36 servings (serving size: 1 crisp)CALORIES 68 (44% from fat); FAT 3.3g (sat 2g,mono 0.8g,poly 0.2g); IRON 0.3mg; CHOLESTEROL 0.0mg; CALCIUM 7mg; CARBOHYDRATE 9.7g; SODIUM 6mg; PROTEIN 0.6g; FIBER 0.7g