• With a serrated, bread or a large chefs knife, chop the chocolate into small pieces. Melt chocolate either in the microwave or a double boiler.

Melt chocolate in the microwave

• To melt chocolate in the microwave, place chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave using 50% power for 1 minute. Remove and stir. Continue in 30K second increments until chocolate is mostly melted. It’s ready when there are still a few lumps. They will smooth out as you stir.

Melt chocolate in a double boiler

• To melt chocolate in a double boiler, place a few inches of water in a small pan over medium heat and bring to a simmer. Turn heat to low, and sit a small bowl on top and barely into the pan; it should not touch the hot water. Put chocolate in the bowl. Stir occasionally until chocolate melts smooth.
• Place 8 paper baking cups on a flat plate, bakingsheet, or mini cupcake pan. Drizzle in 1 teaspoon ofmelted chocolate, then top with a sprinkle of nuts,coconut, and a 68 dried cranberries. Drizzle with 1teaspoon melted chocolate, and sprinkle with a bitmore nuts and coconut. Refrigerate to set.