Caramel Nut Clusters Recipe
These Caramel Nut Clusters are an easy, delicious candy recipe that you can make in the microwave or stovetop! With caramel, almonds, peanuts, pecans and chocolate!
Servings: 32 servings
Ingredients
- 1 bag Premium Caramel Bits, or 25 caramel candies, unwrapped 11 ounce
- 1 Tablespoon Unsalted Butter
- 1 Tablespoon Heavy Cream
- ½ cup Almonds chopped
- ½ cup Dry Roasted Salted Peanuts
- ¾ cup Halved Pecans
- 6 ounces Milk Chocolate melted
Instructions
- Lay a piece of parchment paper over a large cookie sheet. Set aside.
- In a large, microwave safe bowl, add caramels, butter and heavy cream. Microwave on high for one minute.
- Stir and microwave an additional 30 seconds. Stir (if not yet completely melted, add another 30 seconds).
- Fold in nuts.
- Drop by large tablespoon onto parchment paper lined cookie sheet. Shape scoops with fingertips so they look nice.
- Spoon a dollop of melted chocolate onto each cluster. Refrigerate until set (about 15 minutes). Store in airtight container in refrigerator for one week. ENJOY.
Notes
- Clean Up: Line your baking sheet with parchment paper before placing the nut clusters on it to set to prevent sticking and make clean up easier.
- Shape: Use your fingers to shape the clusters into a more attractive round shape after plopping them on your baking sheet and before adding the melted chocolate.
- Gifting: Place a batch of these Caramel Nut Clusters in a mason jar topped with a ribbon for an easy holiday gift!
- For stovetop use: pan melt the butter, caramel, and cream until smooth. Mix in the nuts and continue recipe as directed. You can also melt chocolate on stovetop in a double boiler.
- Store- keep caramel nut candy in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
- Freeze candy in airtight container for up to 3 months. Thaw on counter overnight.
Nutrition
Serving: 1piece | Calories: 147kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 137mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 22g
