MACADAMIA-COCONUT CANDY CLUSTERS

Macadamia-Coconut Candy Clusters image

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

Time 25m

Yield 3-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

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.