CARAMEL CASHEW CLUSTERS

Caramel Cashew Clusters image

Several years ago, a co-worker came across candies like these in a store and asked if I could make them. After some trial and error, I came up with a winning recipe. -Karen Daniels, Jefferson City, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

2 teaspoons butter
2 pounds milk chocolate candy coating, coarsely chopped, divided
1 cup salted cashew halves
28 caramels
2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream

Steps:

Line baking sheets with waxed paper and grease paper with butter; set aside., In a microwave, melt 1 pound of candy coating; stir until smooth. Drop by scant tablespoonfuls onto prepared pans. Let stand until partially set, about 3 minutes. Top each with six or seven cashews. Let stand until completely set., In a small heavy saucepan, combine caramels and cream. Cook and stir over low heat until melted; stir until smooth. Spoon over cashews. Reheat caramel over low heat if it thickens. Melt remaining candy coating; spoon over caramel. Let stand until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 228 calories, Fat 13g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 57mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.