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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"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.9 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (21)

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 4.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 16, 2006 by KAYHILL232   view full review
These were delicious! I made them with cashews, pecans, and peanuts and dipped them fully in...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 26, 2010 by Kathy   view full review
These are wonderful and very easy to make! I also agree with the other reviewers that these...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 16, 2007 by LISA 1212   view full review
Ohhhhhhhh so yummy.Wouldn't change a thing here.Just use a good brand of caramels.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 15, 2011 by ExileLonni   view full review
So, I'm not a big fan for microwaves... so I did everything as directed in our double boiler. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 3, 2011 by JeriC   view full review
Oh my, these are so delicious, and so easy to make, they are on my list for xmas every year...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 3, 2011 by AMH   view full review
I used the comments of others and used a double boiler...also used cashews & pecans and fully...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2011 by Jill Ball   view full review
These are incredibly easy and delicious! I used them for neighbor gifts around Christmas. You...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 22, 2011 by kathymoore   view full review
Yummy - next time I'll go a little lighter on the nuts and add a bit more carmel. I ate all...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 17, 2011 by sweet_thingz   view full review
I LOVVVVVVVE these things they are wonderful! Also they are very easy to make, so do not let...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 17, 2011 by Sophie_cormier   view full review
Made these for xmas and they awesome! I used salted Peanuts and Cashews. Used milk chocolate...

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