Chocolate Covered Cranberry Sauce Bites are a simple yet surprisingly elegant treat for your Thanksgiving gathering using jellied cranberry sauce and dark chocolate. These are sweet, tangy, and just perfect for any holiday platter.

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Ingredients

• 1 can jellied cranberry sauce, chilled

• 1 (20 oz) bag dark chocolate chips

• Optional: flaked sea salt, crushed pistachios, coconut flakes, or white chocolate drizzle

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Prep

Servings: ~20–24 bites

Prep time: 15 minutes

Chill time: 30–60 minutes

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Instructions

Slice the Cranberry

1. Open the can of jellied cranberry sauce and slide it out whole.

2. Cut into ½-inch thick rounds.

3. Slice each round into half-circles

4. Place slices on a parchment-lined tray.

1. Freeze the slices a few hours or preferably overnight night.

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Melt the Chocolate

1. Pour the 20 oz dark chocolate chips into a microwave-safe bowl.

2. Heat in 20–30 second intervals, stirring between each until smooth.

Do NOT overheat chocolate it should be glossy and pourable.

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Dip & Coat

1. Using a fork or toothpick, dip each cranberry half-circle into the melted chocolate.

2. Let excess drip back into the bowl.

3. Place coated pieces onto the parchment-lined tray.

4. Add toppings while the chocolate is still wet if you’d like:

• flaky sea salt 

• chopped nuts 

• coconut 

• white chocolate drizzle 

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Chill & Serve

• Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or until chocolate fully sets.

• Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4–5 days.

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Why We Love It

• Sweet + tart balance from cranberry and dark chocolate

• Minimum ingredients with maximum holiday vibes

• Easy to batch for parties or gifts

• A fun twist on leftover cranberry sauce!