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I was watching Barefoot Contessa in London the other day and she had this recipe that looked easy and you can wrap for gifts.

White Chocolate Lollipops

Recipe courtesy of Ina Garten

Total Time:
15 min
Prep:15 min

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Yield: 20 lollipops Level: Easy

Ingredients

16 ounces very good white chocolate, finely chopped
1/2 cup dried cherries
1/2 cup salted roasted cashews
Directions
Place a sheet of non-stick silicone or parchment paper on a sheet pan.

Place 12 ounces of the white chocolate in a heat-proof glass bowl and put it in the microwave on high for 30 seconds. (Time it with your watch for accuracy.) Stir the chocolate with a rubber spatula, return it to the microwave for another 30 seconds, then stir again. Continue to heat and stir in 30-second intervals until the chocolate is just melted. Immediately stir in the remaining 4 ounces of chocolate and allow it to sit at room temperature, stirring often, until it's completely smooth. (If you need to heat it a little more, place it in the microwave for another 15 seconds.)

Using a tablespoon, pour the melted chocolate in rounds onto the silicone and place lollipop sticks in the middle of each chocolate round, giving the stick a little twist. Sprinkle the tops of the lollipops evenly with the cherries and cashews. Set aside to harden.