Best Chocolate Roasted Pecan Clusters Recipes

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ROASTED PECAN CLUSTERS



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Easy, easy recipe! But don't skip the first step....toasting the pecans before adding the chocolate is what makes this recipe! From Southern Living October 1985 magazine.

Provided by breezermom

Categories     Candy

Time 44m

Yield 4 dozen, 30 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

3 tablespoons butter
3 cups pecan pieces
6 (2 ounce) baking chocolate squares

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a 15x10 inch jelly roll pan while oven preheats to 300 degrees. Spread the pecans in the pan, tossing to coat with the butter. Bake at 300 degrees for 30 minutes, stirring twice.
  • Melt the chocolate candy coating in a heavy saucepan over low heat. Cool for 2 minutes; add pecans, and stir until coated. Drop by rounded teaspoons onto wax paper. Cool. Peel from the wax paper and store in an airtight container.

PECAN CLUSTERS



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A glorious, giveable holiday treat with a minimum of effort and a maximum of impact. Requires 30 minutes of standing time, which is not included in the preparation time.

Provided by JackieOhNo

Categories     Candy

Time 12m

Yield 2 dozen candies

Number Of Ingredients 2

1 lb bittersweet chocolate or 1 lb semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
1 1/4 cups pecan halves, toasted

Steps:

  • Microwave chocolate in 8-inch glass baking dish uncovered on high power about 1 minute; stir. Microwave, stirring after 30 seconds, until melted, about 1 minute. Add pecans and stir to coat.
  • Line baking sheet with waxed paper. Using soup spoons, drop pecans in 24 mounts on waxed paper. Let stand until hardened, refrigerating if necessary. Store in airtight container in refrigerator up to 3 weeks.

CHOCOLATE ROASTED PECAN CLUSTERS



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This is my favorite candy. Have been making this since 1982. We make this at least twice during Christmas. The recipe was featured in Southern Living's most requested dessert recipes for the last 25 years, prior to 1982.

Provided by Dolores Furman

Categories     Other Desserts

Number Of Ingredients 3

3 - 5 tablespoons margarine
12 - 1 ounce chocolate flavored candy coating, or 1 1/2 cups of sugar free chocolate chips
3 cups pecan pieces

Steps:

  • 1. Melt margarine in jellyroll pan.
  • 2. Spread pecans evenly in pan.
  • 3. Bake at 300 degrees for 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes.
  • 4. Place candy coating in top of a double boiler, bring water to boil. Reduce heat to low until coating melts. Cool 2 minutes, add pecans and stir until coated.
  • 5. Drop by rounded teaspoons onto wax paper. Let cool Completely. If you want them smaller, just break into size you prefer. I like them small. Put into zip lock bags.

PECAN CARAMEL CLUSTERS



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A box of this mouthwatering homemade candy does an outstanding job of showing your affection on Valentine's Day or any time. The recipe comes from Janice Price of Lexington, Kentucky, who notes, "These are delicious and so easy to make."-Janice Price, Lexington, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield about 2 pounds.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 package (14 ounces) caramels
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons butter
2 cups coarsely chopped pecans
4 ounces white candy coating, coarsely chopped
4 ounces dark chocolate candy coating, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the caramels, water and butter. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 3 to 3-1/2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds. Stir in pecans. , Drop by tablespoonfuls onto greased baking sheets. Freeze for 15-20 minutes or until set., In a microwave-safe bowl, combine candy coatings. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 1-2 minutes, stirring every 15 seconds; stir until smooth. Dip caramel clusters in coating; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Chill until firm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 152 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 40mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

CHOCOLATE-CARAMEL PECAN CLUSTERS



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Yield Makes 12

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 cup pecan halves (3 1/4 ounces)
12 soft caramel candy cubes
1 1/2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, broken into 12 pieces (1/2 inch each)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Arrange the pecans in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet; toast in oven until fragrant, about 10 minutes. Remove from the oven (leave the oven on); set aside 36 pecans on the baking sheet. Finely chop the remaining pecans (for about 1/4 cup); set aside.
  • When the pecans are cool enough to handle, make 12 clusters by arranging 2 pecans vertically, side by side, below 1 pecan placed horizontally. Gently flatten each caramel; place 1 on top of each cluster. Bake the clusters 5 minutes. Remove from the oven (leave the oven on).
  • Place 1 piece of chocolate on top of each cluster. Return to the oven; bake until the chocolate begins to melt, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from the oven. With the back of a spoon, gently spread the chocolate over the caramel without completely covering it.
  • Sprinkle the clusters with the reserved chopped pecans. Refrigerate until set, about 15 minutes. Bring to room temperature before serving.

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