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Cranberry, Pistachio & Dark Chocolate Holiday Mix

This Cranberry, Pistachio and Dark Chocolate Holiday Mix is an easy edible gift that looks beautiful without requiring any baking. The combination of ruby-red cranberries, green pistachios and rich dark chocolate gives it a festive, upscale look that is perfect for holiday gifting, hostess gifts or serving at a Christmas gathering.

Best of all, you only need three ingredients and a few minutes to make it!

Cranberry, Pistachio & Dark Chocolate Holiday Mix

Ingredients

2 cups roasted and lightly salted shelled pistachios
1½ cups dried cranberries
1½ cups dark chocolate chunks or dark chocolate-covered pieces

Instructions

Place the pistachios and dried cranberries in a large mixing bowl.
Add the dark chocolate.
Gently toss everything together until evenly combined.
Transfer the holiday mix to an airtight container, glass jar or food-safe gift bag.
That’s it—no baking or cooking required!

Notes

Optional Additions
Keep the original recipe simple, or add one of these ingredients to make it your own:
Candied orange peel
Dark chocolate-covered espresso beans
Roasted almonds
Toasted coconut flakes
A small sprinkle of flaky sea salt
White chocolate pieces for extra holiday color

This recipe will make:
Two 16-ounce gift jars
Four 8-ounce gift jars
Approximately eight snack-size servings

What you need!

Roasted and lightly salted shelled pistachios
Dried cranberries
Dark chocolate chunks or dark chocolate-covered pieces
Two – 16-ounce gift jars
Four – 8-ounce gift jars
Eight – 4-ounce gift jars

Optional Additions

Keep the original recipe simple, or add one of these ingredients to make it your own:

Candied orange peel
Dark chocolate-covered espresso beans
Roasted almonds
Toasted coconut flakes
A small sprinkle of flaky sea salt
White chocolate pieces for extra holiday color

How Much Does It Make?

This recipe makes approximately 5 cups of holiday mix.

It will fill:

Two 16-ounce gift jars
Four 8-ounce gift jars
Approximately eight snack-size servings

The exact amount may vary depending on the size of your chocolate pieces and pistachios.

How to Store It

Keep the holiday mix in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. For the best flavor and texture, use it within 2 to 3 weeks.

If your kitchen is warm, store the mix in the refrigerator so the chocolate does not soften. Allow it to sit at room temperature for a few minutes before serving.

Turn It Into a Holiday Gift

This colorful mix looks especially pretty in a clear glass jar. Add a ribbon, gift tag and a small wooden scoop for an easy but elegant homemade gift.

You could also include it in:

A holiday movie-night basket
A wine or cocktail gift basket
A hostess gift
A teacher or neighbor gift
A Christmas snack board
A holiday care package

Add a tag that says:

Cranberry, Pistachio & Dark Chocolate Holiday Mix
A little something sweet, salty and festive!
Best enjoyed within 2–3 weeks.

Serving Idea

Pour the mix into a pretty bowl for holiday gatherings, or add it to a snack board with cheese, crackers, fresh fruit and additional chocolate. It has just the right combination of sweet, salty, tart and crunchy—and it looks far more complicated than it actually is!

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