Best 9 Cashew Clusters Recipes

CHOCOLATE CASHEW CLUSTERS

Steps:

• In a large heavy saucepan over low heat, cook and stir the chocolates until melted. Remove from heat; stir in cashews and toffee bits. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto waxed paper. Refrigerate 10-15 minutes or until set. Store in an airtight container.

CASHEW CLUSTERS

Steps:

• Cook 1 1/2 cups sugar in a saucepan over medium heat, swirling the pan but not stirring, until dark amber, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in 2 tablespoons butter and 3 cups salted cashews. Pour onto an oiled baking sheet and separate into small clusters with 2 forks. Let harden.

CARAMEL CASHEW CLUSTERS

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.

CASHEW CLUSTERS

Steps:

• Place first 4 ingredients in a large microwave-safe bowl; microwave, covered, at 50% power until melted, 5-6 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds. Stir in cashews., Drop mixture by tablespoonfuls onto waxed paper-lined pans; let stand until set. Store in an airtight container.

CASHEW CLUSTERS

Steps:

• Line a cookie sheet with waxed paper.
• In a large saucepan, melt the chocolate chips and unsweetened chocolate over low heat, stirring continuously until smooth.
• Stir in cashews.
• Drop by teaspoonfuls onto waxed paper lined cookie sheets.
• Refrigerate 30 minutes or until set.
• Store in a tightly covered container in refrigerator.
• Enjoy!

APRICOT CASHEW CLUSTERS

Steps:

• In a microwave or double boiler, melt the chocolate chips; stir until smooth. Stir in apricots and cashews. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Chill until set, about 15 minutes. Store in an airtight container.

RAISIN-CASHEW CLUSTERS

Steps:

• Place raisins in a steamer basket. Place over, but not touching, boiling water. Steam, covered, for 5 minutes. Let raisins stand at room temperature 2 hours or till completely dry*.
• To roast raw cashews, spread in a shallow baking pan. Bake in 350° oven 15 minutes or till light brown.
• In a large heavy saucepan melt the confectioners' coating over low heat. Remove from heat. Stir in cashews. Add raisins; mix well. Drop by teaspoon onto waxed paper. Let stand till form. Store, tightly covered, in a cool place.
• *Note: Steaming softens the raisins. For a chewier candy, omit this step.
• Per piece: 75 cal., 1 g pro., 9 g carbo., 4 g fat, 15 mg sodium.

CASHEW CLUSTERS

Steps:

• Place chocolate morsels in a medium microwave-safe bowl.
• Microwave on high for 1 minute.
• Stir.
• Microwave at additional 10-20 second intervals, stirring until smooth.
• Cool slightly.
• Stir in CRAISINS and nuts.
• Drop by t. onto waxed paper lined baking sheets.
• Store in refrigerator.

CHOCOLATE CASHEW COCONUT CLUSTERS

Steps:

• 1. Line cookie sheets with wax paper and set aside. Mix together toasted coconut and cashews and set aside.
• 2. Place chocolate chips in a large microwavable bowl. Microwave on high 2-3 minutes, or until melted.
• 3. Add in coconut and cashews. Using a rubber spatula, stir until thoroughly mixed together.
• 4. Form into clusters by placing heaping tablespoons of mixture onto the lined cookie sheets. Allow clusters to harden at room temperature for 1 hour or so, until firm enough to handle. Or place in refrigerator (especially on hot, humid days) until set.
• 5. Store in an air tight container in the refrigerator.
• 6. Note: to toast nuts and coconut Preheated oven to 325°. Toast cashews on a baking sheet in the preheated oven 10 minutes or so until golden. Cool completely. Toast coconut on baking sheet in the preheated oven for 10 minutes or until lightly golden around the edges. Cool completely.