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Nutty Caramel Clusters

By: Charlyn Koistiner  
"Don't be fooled by the impressive presentation of these sweet candies. They're so easy to make, even our two young sons can help. --Charlyn Koistinen, Hayti, South Dakota"

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Prep Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
15 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 18 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 25 caramels
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 1 cup sliced almonds
  • 1/2 cup salted dry-roasted peanuts
  • 1/2 cup pecan halves
  • 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 2 teaspoons shortening

Directions

  1. In a 1-qt. microwave-safe dish, combine the caramels, butter and milk. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 1-1/2 to 2 minutes or until caramels are melted, stirring once. Stir in the almonds, peanuts and pecans. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto waxed paper-lined baking sheets.
  2. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until blended. Spoon over clusters. Refrigerate until set. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Footnotes

  • This recipe was tested with Hershey caramels.
  • This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 16, 2006 by KAYHILL232 
These were delicious! I made them with cashews, pecans, and peanuts and dipped them fully in... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 16, 2007 by LISA 1212 
Ohhhhhhhh so yummy.Wouldn't change a thing here.Just use a good brand of caramels. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 18, 2009 by Jen VB 
These were great next time I'll follow the reviewers advice and dip fully into chocolate. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 22, 2008 by Darcy 
Awesome! Awesome!Awesome! I took the advice of some of the the reviewers and I fully coated... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 25, 2008 by OUR3HOUNDS 
Simply delicious! I also dipped entirely in chocolate mixture, then refrigerated to harden. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 27, 2007 by feb2772 
Very good! I will definitely make them again, but next time, I will either fully coat in... MORE

 
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