Best Pecan Cluster Crunch Recipes

PECAN CLUSTER CRUNCH

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Make and share this Pecan Cluster Crunch recipe from Food.com.

Provided by pegasus Yourchenko

Categories Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 6 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

4 cups shreddies cereal
1 cup coarsely chopped pecans
2 teaspoons cinnamon (or to taste)
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine
1/4 cup corn syrup
1/4 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

Mix cereal,nuts and cinnamon in large bowl;set aside.
Mix brown sugar,butter and corn syrup in medium saucepan.
Bring to boil over medium heat,stirring constantly.
WITHOUT STIRRING,boil 2 minutes.
Stir in baking soda.
Pour over cereal mixture;until peices are coated spread evenly on lightly greased baking sheet.
Bake at 250*F (120*C),30-35 minutes,stirring occasionally.
Cool.
Store in airtight container.
TIP It is important to boil without stirring or mixture will form crystals.

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

Ingredients

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.

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