Dried pineapple is what sets these clusters apart, but any dried fruit will work.

Cranberry-Pretzel Candy Clusters

Line a cookie sheet with waxed paper; set aside.  

Place chopped chocolate and shortening in a medium saucepan.  Stir over low heat until mixture is melted and smooth.  Remove from heat. 

Stir in pretzels, cranberries and pineapple.  

Quickly drop mounds of mixture about 1 inch apart onto the waxed paper.  Chill on cookie sheet about 30 minutes or until set.  

Store candies in airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.