Best Macadamia Clusters Recipes

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MACADAMIA-COCONUT CANDY CLUSTERS



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These are super easy to make. They are great to make for bake sales,teacher gifts or on candy platters. They are a nice change from milk or dark chocolate clusters. -Lori Bondurant, Paducah, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 3-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 package (10 to 12 ounces) white baking chips
2 teaspoons shortening
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted
1/2 cup crisp rice cereal
1/2 cup chopped macadamia nuts, toasted

Steps:

  • In a microwave, melt baking chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Add the coconut, cereal and nuts., Drop by teaspoonfuls onto waxed paper; let stand until set. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 62 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 19mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

MACADAMIA CLUSTERS



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I made these for Christmas '98 for work and had to make more for return trips back to work. They are very easy and decadent looking.

Provided by Cindy Carnes

Categories     Desserts     Candy Recipes     Nut Candy Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 3

8 ounces vanilla flavored confectioners' coating
2 (3.5 ounce) packages macadamia nuts
½ tablespoon orange zest

Steps:

  • Place candy coating in microwave safe bowl; microwave uncovered on high for 40 to 60 seconds. Stir every 30 seconds, until smooth.
  • Stir in nuts and orange zest. Drop mixture by teaspoons onto waxed paper.
  • Allow to sit until set, store covered in refrigerator. If desired, melt approximately 1 ounce semisweet chocolate and drizzle over.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 218.1 calories, Carbohydrate 13.4 g, Cholesterol 3.9 mg, Fat 18.4 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 17.6 mg, Sugar 11.8 g

MACADAMIA CLUSTERS



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Enjoy these delicious vanilla candies packed with macadamia nuts - ready in just 20 minutes!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 20m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 3

8 ounces vanilla-flavored candy coating, chopped
2 jars (3 1/2 ounces each) macadamia nuts
1/2 teaspoon finely shredded orange peel

Steps:

  • Line cookie sheet with waxed paper. Place candy coating in medium microwavable bowl.
  • Microwave uncovered on High 40 to 60 seconds, stirring every 30 seconds, until mixture can be stirred smooth. Stir in nuts and orange peel.
  • Drop mixture by teaspoonfuls onto waxed paper. Let stand until set. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1, Carbohydrate 5 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Candy, Sodium 30 mg

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