Milk Chocolate Raisins
Plump raisins wrapped in fair trade milk chocolate. The kind of snack that disappears faster than you planned for.
What It Is
Milk chocolate raisins have been a candy counter staple for good reason. The raisin brings a natural chewiness and a little tartness that keeps the chocolate from feeling too sweet. These use fair trade certified chocolate, meaning the cane sugar and cacao were sourced under fair labor standards.
The coating is milk chocolate, so it is creamier and softer in flavor than dark. That makes these a crowd-pleaser, the kind of thing that works at a movie, in a trail mix, or just grabbed by the handful from the counter.
What To Do
Eat them as they are, or stir them into oatmeal cookies or brownie batter for pockets of chocolate and fruit in every bite. They also hold up well in a homemade trail mix alongside nuts and something salty.
Store in a cool, dry spot. They keep well at room temperature if your kitchen is not too warm, but a hot summer counter will soften the chocolate coating. A small jar or lidded container keeps them from drying out.
