Delicious Christmas Rocks
Ingredients
- 2 cupsmixed nuts (walnuts, almonds, pecans, chopped)
- 1 cupdried fruits (cranberries, apricots, raisins, chopped)
- 1 cupsemi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cupshredded coconut
- 1/2 cuphoney
- 1/4 cupbutter or a dairy-free alternative
- 1 teaspoonvanilla extract
- 1 cuprolled oats
- 1 teaspooncinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoonsalt
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven: Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). When it reaches the desired temperature, line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- 2
Melt the butter: In a saucepan over low heat, melt 1/4 cup butter (or dairy-free substitute) alongside 1/2 cup honey until smooth. Stir frequently to avoid burning.
- 3
Add flavorings: Once melted, stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Mix thoroughly, allowing the flavors to meld.
- 4
Combine dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups mixed nuts, 1 cup dried fruits, 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, 1 cup shredded coconut, 1 cup rolled oats, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Stir well to ensure an even distribution of ingredients.
- 5
Pour wet into dry: Gradually pour the melted butter and honey mixture over the dry ingredients, mixing well to combine. The mixture should be sticky but cohesive.
- 6
Shape the rocks: Using your hands, scoop out a portion of the mixture and form it into balls or rocks, about 1 inch in size. Place them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space in between to allow for expansion.
- 7
Bake the rocks: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for about 12-15 minutes, or until they turn golden brown. Be careful not to overbake, as they can become hard.
- 8
Cool and enjoy: Allow the Christmas Rocks to cool on the baking sheet for about 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, they can be enjoyed immediately or stored for later.