Best Chocolate Nut Crunch Cluster Recipes
CRUNCHY CHOCOLATE CLUSTERS
This easy candy has a south-of-the-border flavor with cinnamon, chocolate and coffee. Sweet, salty and crunchy, it's a great no-bake treat. -Roxanne Chan, Albany, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 25m
Yield 3/4 pound (12 pieces)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place pretzels, raisins and pine nuts in a bowl. In a microwave, melt chocolate chips; stir until smooth. Stir in coffee granules, cinnamon and sour cream. To rewarm, microwave in additional 5- to 10-second intervals. Add to pretzel mixture; toss until combined., Drop mixture by heaping tablespoonfuls onto a waxed paper-lined baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt., Refrigerate until set, about 10 minutes. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 139 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 86mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
CHOCOLATE MIXED NUT CLUSTERS
Steps:
- Make a double boiler for melting the chocolate by taking a saucepan and bringing 2 quarts of water to a boil, reduce to a simmer. Place a glass bowl of the same size or slightly smaller inside the simmering water. No water should be in the bowl- it just sits on top of the boiling water.
- Place the milk chocolate chips and the baking chocolate inside the waterless pot and stir until melted.Add in the 2 cups of mixed nuts and stir until completely coated.
- NOTE: If your stove has a "Melt" setting- skip the double broiler and just add chocolate to a medium sized saucepan instead. (NO WATER NEEDED!)
- Scoop the chocolate nut mixture using medium sized spoons onto parchment lined cookie sheets. Place the cookie sheets inside of your fridge until the chocolate has set. Enjoy!
- Place all of the chocolate in a medium sized glass or ceramic bowl. Microwave on high for 1 minute 30 seconds. Let sit 3-4 minutes, in the microwave. Stir gently. Add time in 30 second intervals, letting chocolate sit for 2-3 minutes after each warming segment before stirring. Once chocolate is completely melted, add in the 2 cups of mixed nuts and stir until completely coated.Scoop the chocolate nut mixture using medium sized spoons onto parchment lined cookie sheets.Place the cookie sheets inside of your fridge until the chocolate has set. Enjoy!
- Once chocolate is completely melted, add in the 2 cups of mixed nuts and stir until completely coated.
- Scoop the chocolate nut mixture using medium sized spoons onto parchment lined cookie sheets.Place the cookie sheets inside of your fridge until the chocolate has set. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 206 kcal, Carbohydrate 18 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 3 mg, Sodium 14 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 13 g, ServingSize 1 serving
MIXED NUT CLUSTERS
Serve these little candies with hot chocolate to keep everyone happy and warm. They also make standout gifts-box them up with each cluster in its own foil or paper candy cup. -Ida Tuey, South Lyon, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield 6 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a large heavy saucepan, melt chocolate chips, milk and honey over low heat; stir until blended. Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla; add nuts., Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Refrigerate until firm. Store in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 85 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 20mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
CHOCOLATE NUT CRUNCH CLUSTER
Perfect for the crunch lover! These are easy to make. Great for holiday recipe exchanges or just whip them up quick for company. Smooth chocolate taste with a nice nutty crunch.
Provided by StrawberrySmoothie
Categories Dessert
Time 15m
Yield 20-25 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- melt butterscotch chips and semi-sweet chocolate chips with the paraffin wax in a medium saucepan until smooth.
- remove from heat and stir in peanuts and chow mein noodles until covered.
- Drop by the spoonful into 3inch cups or drop onto wax paper. Let the clusters set and cool before eating.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 203.3, Fat 14.5, SaturatedFat 4.9, Sodium 161.6, Carbohydrate 16.6, Fiber 2, Sugar 11, Protein 4.8
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