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Line a small baking sheet with waxed paper or parchment paper.
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Coarsely chop the walnuts and apricots.
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On the prepared pan, divide the walnuts, apricots, and almonds into 12 compact and separate piles.
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Chop the chocolate and transfer to a microwave-safe bowl.
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Microwave the chocolate for 30 seconds, stir, and repeat until chocolate is just melted, about 1 1/2 minutes total.
PRO TIP Stop microwaving when you have a few bits of unmelted chocolate so you don't overheat it.
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No-Bake Halloween Chocolate Clusters
With a teaspoon, drizzle the melted chocolate onto the clusters to “glue” nuts and fruit together. Top warm chocolate with the pumpkin seeds, and add a pinch of salt if desired.
PRO TIP Shelled pumpkin seeds are often called pepitas.
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Freeze the clusters until chocolate is set, about 20 minutes.
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Serve clusters immediately, or wrap each one in a square of waxed paper and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
