Happy National Chocolate Covered Raisin Day!

Yes, for real! Today is National Chocolate Covered Raisin Day! National Chocolate Covered Raisin Day always occurs on March 24 and is a day to celebrate the great combo of the dried fruit and chocolate.

However, even though the day is referred to as “National,” there are no records of it being a legitimate holiday. :) You can send an e-card, though!

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Chocolate Covered Raisin Clusters

1 (6 oz.) pkg. semi-sweet chocolate bits
1/3 c. butter
16 lg. marshmallows
1/2 tsp. vanilla
2 1/2 to 3 c. raisins

Heat chocolate bits, butter, and marshmallows in 3 quart saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly, until smooth; remove from heat. Mix in vanilla and raisins. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto waxed paper and shape into clusters with hands. Refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes. Makes about 3 1/2 dozen candies.

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Chocolate Covered Raisin Cake

1/2 c. boiling water
1 c. quick-cooking oats
1 c. sugar
1 1/3 c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. oil
2 eggs
1 tsp. soda
1/2 tsp. salt

Pour boiling water over oats in mixing bowl, let stand 5 minutes. Add sugar, oil and eggs; mix well. Gradually stir in dry ingredients. Bake in prepared 9×13 inch baking pan at 350 degrees 50-55 minutes or test with toothpick.

Topping:

1/4 c. butter
1/2 c. brown sugar
2 tbsp. milk
1/2 c. coconut
1/4 c. nuts, chopped
1 c. chocolate covered raisins

Warm butter, sugar and milk over low heat in pan, stirring to blend. Mix in remaining ingredients. Spread over warm cake.

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