Best Candy Pecan Clusters Recipes

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Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 16 candies.

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cups milk chocolate chips, divided
64 pecan halves (about 1-1/2 cups)
28 caramels
2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream

Steps:

Line a baking sheet with waxed paper; set aside. In a microwave, melt 1 cup chocolate chips; stir until smooth. Drop chocolate by tablespoonfuls onto prepared baking sheet. Immediately place four pecans on top of each chocolate drop. , Place the caramels in a 1-qt. microwave-safe dish; add cream. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 2 minutes, stirring once. Spoon onto the middle of each cluster. , Melt the remaining chocolate chips; stir until smooth. Spread over caramel. Let stand until set.

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Provided by Claire Thomas : Food Network

Categories dessert

Time 50m

Yield 6 to 8 candies

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 ounces unsweetened cacao bar, chopped
2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup pecan halves, toasted and cooled
1/2 cup Vegan Caramel, recipe follows
1/2 cup packed pitted dates
2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
2 tablespoons almond butter
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Large pinch of salt

Steps:

Add 2 inches of water to a medium saucepan and bring to a gentle simmer. Place the cacao in a medium heatproof bowl and set it over the saucepan (do not let the bowl touch the water). Stir occasionally until the cacao is melted and smooth. Remove the bowl from the saucepan. Stir in the maple syrup and vanilla. Set aside.
Meanwhile, on a silicone baking mat or parchment, create little mounds of pecans (3 or 4 per candy is perfect). Top each mound with a tablespoon or so of the vegan caramel. Pour the melted cacao over each mound, letting the pecans stick out a bit. Let the candies set at room temperature until the chocolate is fully hardened, at least 30 minutes. Serve or refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.
Combine all of the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.

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Yield 12 dozen clusters

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (7-ounce) jar marshmallow creme
1 1/2 pounds Hershey's milk chocolate kisses (no substitute)
5 cups of sugar
1 (13-ounce) can evaporated milk
1/2 cup butter or margarine
6 cups pecans

Steps:

Place marshmallow creme and kisses in a large bowl; set aside. Combine sugar, milk and butter in a saucepan. Boil mixture to a high point; let boil 8 minutes (until soft ball stage). Pour over marshmallow creme and kisses; blend well. Add pecans and mix. Drop by teaspoonful on waxed paper. An easy, never-fail recipe.

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