8 (1 oz.) sqs. semi-sweet chocolate
2/3 c. sweetened condensed milk
1 1/2 c. raisins

Line baking sheet with wax paper. Set aside. Place chocolate in small mixing bowl. Microwave at High for 3 to 4 minutes, or until chocolate can be stirred smooth, stirring 1 or 2 times. Blend in condensed milk. Stir in raisins. Drop by heaping teaspoonfuls onto prepared baking sheet. Chill to set. Yield: about 2 dozen.

CHOCOLATE PEANUT CLUSTERS:

Follow recipe above, substituting salted peanuts for raisins.

CHOCOLATE RAISIN NUT CLUSTERS:

Follow recipe above, reducing raisins to 3/4 cup. Stir in 3/4 cup chopped nuts with raisins.

CHOCOLATE HAYSTACKS:

Follow recipe above, substituting chow mein noodles for raisins.