Chocolate-Covered Raisins

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Elizabeth LaBau
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Elizabeth LaBau
A professional pastry chef, cookbook author, and writer, Elizabeth LaBau has published more than 600 articles on baking and candy making.
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Updated on 12/20/22
Chocolate-covered raisins in a glass jar

The Spruce Eats / Tara Omidvar
Prep: 20 mins
Cook: 3 mins
Total: 23 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Yield: 1 cup
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
266 Calories
12g Fat
45g Carbs
2g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4
Amount per serving
Calories 266
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12g 15%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 7mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 45g 16%
Dietary Fiber 3g 10%
Total Sugars 35g
Protein 2g
Vitamin C 1mg 4%
Calcium 26mg 2%
Iron 1mg 8%
Potassium 370mg 8%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

Chocolate-covered raisins is a classic candy that's easy to make at home. After learning how to do it yourself, you may never buy a box at the store again.

The sweet, dried fruit is a healthier alternative to the typical candy bar. You'll love snacking on this simple homemade candy, and it packs well for taking on the go. Serve it alongside freshly popped popcorn at your next home movie screening.

Eat chocolate-covered raisins on their own or add to trail mixes, snack mixes, or yogurt. You can also experiment by substituting other dried fruits for some or all of the raisins in this recipe, and try mixing up the chocolate types. White chocolate and milk chocolate both add different elements that can be fun to play with, and dark chocolate adds a richer, sophisticated touch.

Ingredients

  • 3 ounces (1/2 cup) semisweet chocolate, chopped

  • 1 1/2 tablespoons oil, such as coconut oil

  • 1 cup plump, moist raisins

Steps to Make It

  1. Gather the ingredients. Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper or waxed paper and set aside.

    Ingredients for chocolate-covered raisins recipe gathered

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  2. Place the chopped chocolate and the oil in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave until melted, stirring after every 30-second increment to prevent overheating.

    Melt chopped chocolate and the oil in a microwave-safe bowl

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  3. Once the chocolate is melted and smooth, add the raisins and stir until they’re well coated with chocolate. The chocolate will leave a thin coating on the raisins.

    Add raisins to the chocolate in the bowl

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  4. Scrape the chocolate-covered raisins onto the prepared baking sheet and try to separate them so there aren’t any large clumps.

    Chocolate-covered raisins on a parchment paper lined baking sheet

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  5. Refrigerate the tray for about 15 minutes to set the chocolate. Break up any clumps into individual raisins.

    Chocolate-covered raisins on parchment paper

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Variations

  • Try swapping all or some of the raisins for other dried fruit like dried cranberries, blueberries, or cherries. You can use golden raisins or regular raisins.
  • You can also partially dip dried mango, pineapple, or apricots for an attractive treat.
  • Combine chocolate-covered raisins with toasted cashews or peanuts, almonds, and yogurt chips for a delicious trail mix. Or use your favorite mix of nuts and dried fruit and fun ingredients such as pretzels or banana chips. The chocolate raisins will add a nice sweetness and chewy texture to the snack mix.

Tip

If you find the raisins excessively dry, remove them from the container and transfer to a bowl. Pour recently boiled (or very hot) water to cover them and let them sit until they plump up—this usually takes 15 to 20 minutes, but if you're in a hurry, you can let them sit for less. Rinse and drain them, and pat them completely dry with paper towels.

How to Store and Freeze Chocolate-Covered Raisins

  • Store chocolate-covered raisins in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
  • You can also freeze chocolate-covered raisins for at least three months.