Best 7 Chocolate Nut Crunch Cluster Recipes

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Chocolate nut crunch clusters are a delectable treat that combines the rich flavor of chocolate with the delightful crunch of nuts. These bite-sized clusters are perfect for indulging your sweet tooth, satisfying your craving for a chocolatey snack, or adding a touch of sweetness to your dessert platter. With a variety of recipes available, you can find the perfect chocolate nut crunch cluster recipe to suit your taste and dietary needs. Whether you prefer clusters with a smooth and creamy chocolate coating or those with a crunchy and nutty texture, there's a chocolate nut crunch cluster recipe just waiting to be discovered.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CRUNCHY CHOCOLATE CLUSTERS



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This easy candy has a south-of-the-border flavor with cinnamon, chocolate and coffee. Sweet, salty and crunchy, it's a great no-bake treat. -Roxanne Chan, Albany, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 3/4 pound (12 pieces)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4 cup coarsely crushed pretzels
1/4 cup raisins
2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
1-1/3 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 teaspoon instant coffee granules
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup sour cream
Coarse sea salt

Steps:

  • Place pretzels, raisins and pine nuts in a bowl. In a microwave, melt chocolate chips; stir until smooth. Stir in coffee granules, cinnamon and sour cream. To rewarm, microwave in additional 5- to 10-second intervals. Add to pretzel mixture; toss until combined., Drop mixture by heaping tablespoonfuls onto a waxed paper-lined baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt., Refrigerate until set, about 10 minutes. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 139 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 86mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

DARK CHOCOLATE NUT CLUSTERS



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Combine crunchy almonds and sweet dark chocolate for a delicious dessert that's actually healthy to eat.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Yield Makes about 32

Number Of Ingredients 2

1 cup plus 3 tablespoons melted dark chocolate
1 1/2 cups whole almonds

Steps:

  • Line a baking sheet with a nonstick baking mat. Place a teaspoon melted chocolate on baking mat; top with a small handful of almonds. Drizzle almonds with 1 tablespoon melted chocolate. Repeat process with remaining almonds and chocolate. Transfer to refrigerator and chill until firm.

CHOCOLATE NUT CRUNCH



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From The Little Black Book of Chocolate. Haven't made this yet myself, so I just estimated on the time. Cooking time is setting time. No baking involved but you will need a candy thermometer. Put pieces into decorative clear bags tied with ribbon for a Christmas stocking stuffer.

Provided by CulinaryQueen

Categories     Candy

Time 1h20m

Yield 30-40 pieces

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup water
1 cup nuts, chopped, divided
6 ounces semisweet chocolate

Steps:

  • Grease a 15" X 10" cookie sheet and set aside.
  • Place sugar, butter, salt and water in heavy saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring, until mixture reaches soft-ball stage (234F-240F on candy thermometer).
  • Stir in 1/2 cup nuts and pour onto prepared cookie sheet. Spread with greased spatula to about 1/4" thickness and set aside until cool.
  • Place chocolate in heavy saucepan and cook over low heat until melted. Spread melted chocolate over cooled nut mixture. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup nuts.
  • Set aside until chocolate is firmly set.
  • Break into pieces as you would peanut brittle.
  • Store in airtight container.
  • NOTE: You may even want to drizzle some melted white chocolate or sprinkle red or green sprinkles for serving during the holidays.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 108.5, Fat 8.4, SaturatedFat 4.1, Cholesterol 8.1, Sodium 51.8, Carbohydrate 9.5, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 6.9, Protein 1.6

CHOCOLATE NUT CRUNCH CLUSTER



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Perfect for the crunch lover! These are easy to make. Great for holiday recipe exchanges or just whip them up quick for company. Smooth chocolate taste with a nice nutty crunch.

Provided by StrawberrySmoothie

Categories     Dessert

Time 15m

Yield 20-25 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup butterscotch chips
1 1/2 cups salted peanuts
1 1/2 cups chow mein noodles (broken into small pieces)
1 tablespoon paraffin wax

Steps:

  • melt butterscotch chips and semi-sweet chocolate chips with the paraffin wax in a medium saucepan until smooth.
  • remove from heat and stir in peanuts and chow mein noodles until covered.
  • Drop by the spoonful into 3inch cups or drop onto wax paper. Let the clusters set and cool before eating.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 203.3, Fat 14.5, SaturatedFat 4.9, Sodium 161.6, Carbohydrate 16.6, Fiber 2, Sugar 11, Protein 4.8

NUTTY CHOCOLATE CRUNCH



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Turn all those nuts, biscuits and chocolate from Christmas into these delicious tiffin bites, great for gifts

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Snack, Treat

Time 25m

Yield Cuts into 20 squares

Number Of Ingredients 5

250g assorted biscuits , roughly chopped
250g assorted nuts , or a mix of nuts and dried fruit
300g milk or plain chocolate , or a mixture of both, chopped
100g butter , chopped
140g golden syrup

Steps:

  • Butter and line a 20cm square tin with non-stick baking parchment. In a large bowl, combine the biscuits and nuts, halving any larger nuts. Melt the chocolate, butter and golden syrup in a bowl set over a pan of simmering water, stirring occasionally until smooth and glossy, then pour this over the biscuit and nut mixture.
  • Tip the mixture into the tin, then flatten lightly - it doesn't need to be completely smooth. Chill for at least 2 hrs or overnight before cutting into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267 calories, Fat 18 grams fat, SaturatedFat 7 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 24 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 18 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 5 grams protein, Sodium 0.27 milligram of sodium

MIXED NUT CLUSTERS



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Serve these little candies with hot chocolate to keep everyone happy and warm. They also make standout gifts-box them up with each cluster in its own foil or paper candy cup. -Ida Tuey, South Lyon, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 6 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 cup each chopped walnuts, cashews, pecans and almonds

Steps:

  • In a large heavy saucepan, melt chocolate chips, milk and honey over low heat; stir until blended. Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla; add nuts., Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Refrigerate until firm. Store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 85 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 20mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

CHOCOLATE-NUT CRUNCH DESSERT



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Make a chocolate lovers' refrigerated dessert. It boasts a crunchy crust and topping with a creamy chocolate filling and it'll feed a crowd.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 8h50m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups Original Bisquick™ mix
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla
1/4 cup firm butter or margarine
1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
1 bag (12 oz) semisweet chocolate chips (2 cups)
1 package (10.5 oz) miniature marshmallows (5 1/2 cups)
1/2 cup milk
2 cups whipping cream

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. In medium bowl, mix nut crunch ingredients. With pastry blender (or pulling 2 table knives through ingredients in opposite directions), cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in walnuts. Spread in ungreased 13x9-inch pan. Bake about 20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in 3-quart saucepan, heat chocolate chips, marshmallows and milk over low heat, stirring constantly, just until chocolate and marshmallows are melted and mixture is smooth. Refrigerate about 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes, until mixture mounds slightly when dropped from a spoon.
  • In chilled large bowl, beat whipping cream with electric mixer on high speed until stiff. Fold chocolate mixture into whipped cream. Fold 2 cups of the nut crunch into chocolate-cream mixture.
  • In ungreased 13x9-inch pan, spread 1 cup of the nut crunch. Carefully spread chocolate-cream mixture over crunch. Sprinkle with remaining crunch (about 1 cup). Cover; refrigerate until set, at least 8 hours but no longer than 24 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 560, Carbohydrate 59 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Fat 6, Fiber 3 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 17 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 310 mg, Sugar 36 g, TransFat 1 1/2 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality chocolate and nuts for the best flavor.
  • If you don't have a candy thermometer, you can test the chocolate to see if it's ready by dropping a small amount into a bowl of cold water. If it forms a hard ball, it's ready.
  • Be careful not to overcook the chocolate, or it will become grainy.
  • Store the chocolate clusters in an airtight container in a cool, dry place.
  • To make the clusters even more indulgent, you can add a drizzle of melted chocolate or caramel on top.

Conclusion:

Chocolate nut crunch clusters are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. They're perfect for parties, potlucks, or anytime you need a sweet snack. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create these delectable treats that are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.

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