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Nutty Caramel Clusters

SUBMITTED 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"
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe average a 4.8 star rating.
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PREP TIME  15 Min
READY IN  15 Min

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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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REVIEWS

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 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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