Best 8 Crispy Pecan Coconut Clusters Recipes

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Crispy pecan coconut clusters are a delicious and easy-to-make holiday treat that are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. They are perfect for gift-giving or for enjoying yourself. The combination of pecans, coconut, and caramel is irresistible. Plus, they are gluten-free and low-carb, making them a great option for those with dietary restrictions.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

NO-BAKE PECAN COCONUT CLUSTERS



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No-Bake Pecan Coconut Clusters are easy dessert bites with only four ingredients.

Provided by All She Cooks

Categories     Cookies and Bars     Snack

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 4

6 ounces white chocolate
6 tablespoons condensed milk
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup coconut flakes

Steps:

  • Combine white chocolate and condensed milk in microwave safe bowl and microwave for one minute. Stir it up good, which will help melt some of the remaining chocolate. Return to the microwave and heat for an additional 30 seconds. Stir again.
  • Add coconut and pecans and stir to combine ingredients.
  • Drop by spoonfuls (or form balls) and place onto parchment paper. Let sit for 30 minutes to an hour to harden up.
  • Store in a sealed container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163 kcal, Carbohydrate 15 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 6 mg, Sodium 27 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 14 g, ServingSize 1 serving

COCONUT-PECAN COOKIES



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This is a buttery coconut-pecan cookie. The crunch comes from the pecans and coconut, but the cookie itself is chewy. I do not add salt to this recipe, as I think with salted butter enough salt is present.

Provided by thedailygourmet

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Pecan Dessert Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup coconut flakes
½ cup chopped pecans
1 cup butter, softened
⅔ cup lightly packed brown sugar
⅔ cup white sugar
1 egg
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • Heat a small skillet over medium-low heat. Toast coconut flakes and pecans in batches until lightly browned and fragrant, about 3 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Cream butter, brown sugar, and white sugar together in a bowl using an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Mix in egg and vanilla extract. Beat to combine.
  • Combine flour and baking soda in a bowl. Add to butter mixture and mix until just combined. Stir in toasted pecans and coconut.
  • Place scoops of dough on the prepared baking sheet using a 1 1/2-tablespoon spring-hinged scoop.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, 10 to 12 minutes. Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes. Carefully remove from baking sheet and transfer to a cooling rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 126.2 calories, Carbohydrate 12.5 g, Cholesterol 18.7 mg, Fat 8.2 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 75.1 mg, Sugar 6.6 g

PECAN CARMEL CLUSTERS



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Chocolate candy that tastes great!

Provided by Barbara

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Pecan Dessert Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 54

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (14 ounce) package individually wrapped caramels, unwrapped
3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons water
2 cups chopped pecans
1 pound dark chocolate, broken into small pieces

Steps:

  • Place caramels, butter, and water in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high, stirring every 30 seconds, until smooth, about 3 minutes. Stir in pecans.
  • Drop caramel pecan mixture by spoonfuls onto parchment paper. Place in freezer for 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Place chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave on high, stirring every 15 seconds, until melted and smooth, 1 to 2 minutes. Dip each caramel cluster into chocolate using a fondue fork until coated; place on parchment paper to dry. Chill until firm, if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 103.3 calories, Carbohydrate 11.8 g, Cholesterol 2.2 mg, Fat 6.6 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 24.5 mg, Sugar 4.9 g

COCONUT KETO CLUSTERS RECIPE WITH PECANS, ALMONDS AND PUMPKIN SEEDS



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This quick and easy copycat Coconut Keto Clusters recipe is so simple to make. Combining unsweetened flaked coconut with some nuts, coconut oil, and sweetener, you can make this keto, low carb, gluten-free snack in a matter of minutes. I urge you to try making this today...your family will thank you! A quick and easy keto, low carb and healthy snack that is perfect for lunch or as a snack in your kids' lunch box!

Provided by Cat

Categories     Snacks

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cup flaked coconut, unsweetened (sometimes called coconut chips)
1/2 cup pumpkin seeds
1/2 cup shredded coconut, unsweetened
1/4 cup chopped pecans
1/4 cup sliced almonds
1/4 cup golden flax seeds
4 tbsp melted coconut
1/4 cup Lakanto Golden Sweetener
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp salt

Steps:

  • Place an oven rack on the bottom 1/3rd of the oven and preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 9×9 or 9×13 inch baking dish with aluminum foil and set it aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine all the nuts and seeds and toss to combine. Melt the coconut oil in the microwave for 15-30 seconds. Once melted pour the coconut oil over the seeds making sure to stir the coconut oil to cover all the nuts and seeds. Sprinkle the salt (if using), sweetner and vanilla extract over the mixture and toss to combine.
  • Spread the mixture onto the prepared baking dish and press down on the mixture. Bake in the lower 1/3rd of the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes or until the coconut just begins to brown. Remove from the oven and press the mixture down again, using a spatula (be careful as the mixture will be VERY hot).
  • Allow the coconut clusters to cool completely and then place them in the fridge for an additional 1 hour or the freezer for 30 minutes before breaking into clusters.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1/2 cup, Calories 149 calories, Sugar 1.4, Fat 14, Carbohydrate 3.4, Fiber 2.7, Protein 3

PECAN COCONUT CLUSTERS



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Crisp rice cereal and chopped pecans add crunch to these no-bake bites sent in by Norene Wright of Manilla, Indiana. "This recipe is quick to fix, and the results are truly rich," she writes.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield about 3-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup crisp rice cereal
3/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1 package (10-12 ounces) vanilla or white chips, melted

Steps:

  • Place pecans in a 9-in. microwave-safe pie plate. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 2-3 minutes or until pecans are toasted, stirring every 45 seconds. In a bowl, combine the pecans, cereal and coconut. Add melted chips; mix well. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Let stand until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 69 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 17mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

CRISPY CLUSTERS



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Corn flakes and walnuts add crunch to these coconut clusters coated with melted marshmallows. They're an easy, no-bake treat kids can help make.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 20m

Yield Makes about 3-1/2 dozen clusters or 21 servings, 2 clusters each.

Number Of Ingredients 5

5 cups corn flakes
1 cup BAKER'S ANGEL FLAKE Coconut
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter or margarine
4-1/2 cups JET-PUFFED Miniature Marshmallows

Steps:

  • Mix corn flakes, coconut and walnuts in large bowl.
  • Melt butter in large saucepan on low heat. Add marshmallows; cook until marshmallows are completely melted and mixture is well blended. Pour over corn flake mixture; toss to coat.
  • Drop rounded tablespoonfuls of the corn flake mixture onto wax paper-covered baking sheet or tray. Cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 125 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 1 g

COCONUT KRISPY CHOCOLATE CLUSTERS



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These candies are super easy and delicious--coconut and Rice Krispies coated with milk chocolate and just enough salt to accent the flavors.

Provided by MarthaStewartWanabe

Categories     Candy

Time 1h5m

Yield 24 Clusters, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cups chocolate chips (I use milk chocolate, but semi-sweet or dark would be fine too)
1 cup crispy rice cereal
1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a medium-large sized microwave-safe mixing bowl, microwave chocolate chips for 30 seconds. Stir and repeat microwaving at 30-second intervals until chocolate is melted and smooth (about 2-3 more times).
  • Add Rice Krispies, coconut and salt to chocolate and gently stir and fold until thoroughly combined.
  • Onto a large cookie sheet lined with waxed paper, spoon mixture by rounded teaspoonfuls.
  • Allow to set at room temperature for 1 hour or until solid. I prefer refrigerating for about 30 minutes for faster, easier setting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90.9, Fat 5.6, SaturatedFat 3.7, Sodium 69, Carbohydrate 11.8, Fiber 1, Sugar 9.4, Protein 0.8

COCONUT PECAN BARS



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With a butterscotch flavor, these tasty bars have always been welcomed with open arms by my family. Since they're simple to make, kids can have fun pitching in.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups packed brown sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1-1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup chopped pecans
Confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, salt and baking powder; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in coconut and pecans (batter will be thick). , Spread into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Dust with confectioners' sugar. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 122 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 110mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Tips:

  • Use fresh shredded coconut for the best flavor and texture.
  • Toast the pecans for a deeper, richer flavor.
  • Be careful not to overcook the sugar mixture. It should be light amber in color.
  • Work quickly when dipping the coconut clusters in the chocolate. The chocolate will start to set up quickly.
  • Store the coconut clusters in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.

Conclusion:

Crispy pecan coconut clusters are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a sweet and satisfying snack that is sure to please everyone. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dessert, give these crispy pecan coconut clusters a try. You won't be disappointed!

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