Best 13 Nut Clusters Recipes

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Are you craving a delectable treat that combines the crunch of nuts with the sweetness of caramel or chocolate? Look no further than the irresistible nut clusters! These bite-sized delights are a symphony of flavors and textures, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth or sharing with loved ones. Whether you prefer classic pecan clusters, peanut butter delights, or a mix of your favorite nuts, this article will guide you through the process of creating these delectable treats at home. From gathering the right ingredients to mastering the art of caramel making or selecting the perfect chocolate, we've got you covered. So, get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will leave you with a batch of nut clusters that are not only delicious but also visually stunning.

Here are our top 13 tried and tested recipes!

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.

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 COCONUT NUT CLUSTERS



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Make and share this Chocolate Coconut Nut Clusters recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Karen..

Categories     Candy

Time 45m

Yield 48 clusters

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 2/3 cups sweetened flaked coconut
2 cups pecans (or your favorite, even mixed nuts would be good) or 2 cups walnuts, chopped (or your favorite, even mixed nuts would be good)
2 2/3 cups milk chocolate chips or 2 2/3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
chocolate chips, for drizzle (a different kind of chocolate from what you use in the clusters) (optional)

Steps:

  • Line 4 miniature muffin pans with candy cups; set them aside. (Or you can skip the paper candy cups and just drop these by the spoonful onto wax paper lined cookie sheets.).
  • Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Spread the coconut and nuts on separate cookie sheets.
  • Bake each until golden brown, about 9 minutes for the nuts and 10 for the coconut, stirring every few minutes to keep them from burning. Let them cool.
  • Combine the toasted coconut and nuts in a medium-size bowl. Melt the chocolate chips in the microwave according to the package directions.
  • Add the melted chocolate to the coconut mixture; stir well. Drop the mixture by heaping teaspoonfuls into the candy cups (or directly onto lined cookie sheets). Chill until set, about 45 minutes.
  • If desired, melt additional chocolate according to the package directions.
  • Pour the contents into a zipper bag. Snip off a small corner of the bag, then drizzle the chocolate over the clusters.
  • Chill until drizzle is set, about 15 minutes.
  • Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

NUT CLUSTERS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 2h5m

Yield 2 pounds of nut clusters

Number Of Ingredients 15

1-ounce (30 grams) corn syrup
2.5 ounces (70 grams) sugar
1-ounce (30 grams) water
2 pounds assorted whole roasted nuts, unsalted
1-ounce (30 grams) butter
1-ounce (30 grams) cocoa butter
7.4 ounces (210 grams) sugar
4 ounces (120 grams) corn syrup
3 ounces (90 grams) Caramel Mou
10.5 ounces (302 grams) cream
1 vanilla bean
1-ounce (30 grams) butter
1/2 tablespoon (6 grams) salt
1/2 tablespoon (6 grams) lemon juice
16 ounces bittersweet chocolate, tempered

Steps:

  • Prepare the caramel mou: Place the corn syrup, sugar and just enough water to melt the sugar into a saucepan and place on high heat. Cook until the sugar is very dark brown and begins to burn. You will see white smoke. Remove from the heat and add the 1-ounce of water. Allow this to cool slightly.
  • Place the roasted nuts on a silpat baking mat lined baking sheet.
  • Place the butter and cocoa butter in a large heat-proof mixing bowl.
  • Prepare the caramel: Place the sugar, corn syrup, Caramel Mou, cream, vanilla bean, butter, salt, and lemon juice in a saucepan placed over high heat. Insert a candy thermometer and cook to 250 degrees F (121 degrees C). Remove from the heat and pour over the butter and cocoa butter. Let cool for 5 minutes. Spoon the caramel over the nuts to make the clusters.
  • Place the bittersweet chocolate in a paper cornet or small piping bag and drizzle chocolate over the nut cluster. Serve.
  • Jacques' tip: To make a more kid friendly recipe, use store bought caramel squares. Unwrap them and place them on top of the nuts. Put in a warm oven until the caramel melts.

CHOCOLATE NUT & CRAISIN CLUSTERS



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This is such an easy recipe for a great tasting candy. I originally saw it in the Quick Cooking magazine. I rarely make less than a double recipe and they are always eaten up. These are also great to give away at holiday time or bring to a party. Experiment with flavored chocolates and fruit and nut combinations for something different. Cook time is refrigerator time.

Provided by Ducky

Categories     Candy

Time 1h5m

Yield 24 pieces

Number Of Ingredients 3

12 ounces chocolate chips
2/3 cup cashews (whole, halved or chopped)
2/3 cup craisins

Steps:

  • Melt chocolate chips in microwave for about 2 minutes.
  • Chips will not appear melted.
  • However, stir them to distribute the heat and get them melted.
  • Add nuts and craisins, stirring until well coated.
  • Drop teaspoonfuls onto a wax-paper lined cookie sheet.
  • Place into refrigerator for about 1 hour.
  • Note: if doubling the recipe, microwave time does not double.
  • Check chips at about 2 1/2 minutes and add small amounts of time until chips are melted.
  • It takes a bit under 3 minutes for a double recipe in my microwave.

CRUNCHY NUT CLUSTERS



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Customizing these candies is a snap. Just choose the nuts -- either macadamias or pecans -- then blend them with toasted coconut and the chocolate of your choice.

Provided by LMillerRN

Categories     Candy

Time 2h30m

Yield 4 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 dozen paper baking cups (candy cups)
2 2/3 cups sweetened flaked coconut
2 cups pecans or 1 (6 ounce) jar macadamia nuts, chopped
2 2/3 cups white chocolate or 2 2/3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/3 cup white chocolate or 1/3 cup semisweet chocolate, melted with
1/2 tablespoon vegetable shortening

Steps:

  • Line 4 miniature muffin pans with candy cups; set them aside. Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Spread the coconut and nuts on separate cookie sheets. Bake each until golden brown, about 9 minutes for the nuts and 10 for the coconut, stirring every few minutes to keep them from burning. Let them cool.
  • Combine the toasted coconut and nuts in a medium-size bowl. Melt the chocolate chips -- white or semisweet -- in the microwave according to the package directions. Add the melted chocolate to the coconut mixture; stir well. Drop the mixture by heaping teaspoonfuls into the candy cups. Chill until set, about 45 minutes.
  • Melt the remaining chocolate according to the package directions. Pour the contents into a ziplock bag. Snip off a small corner of the bag, then drizzle the chocolate over the clusters. Chill until the glaze is set, about 15 minutes. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1388.6, Fat 103.7, SaturatedFat 48.1, Cholesterol 17.9, Sodium 277.2, Carbohydrate 112.6, Fiber 8, Sugar 104.3, Protein 14.3

NUT CLUSTERS



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Make and share this Nut Clusters recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Steve_G

Categories     Candy

Time 25m

Yield 36 clusters, 36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

8 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped fine or use good quality chips
1 teaspoon vegetable oil (I use walnut oil)
2 teaspoons instant coffee powder
1 1/2 cups unsalted nuts (use anykind, it's all good)

Steps:

  • Roast the nuts in a 350 degree oven until aromatic and lightly browned.
  • Depending on the nut's it could be 5-12 mins Melt the chocolate with the oil and coffee in a double boiler over low heat.
  • The water should not touch the pan and shouldn't be over 160 degrees f.
  • Remove the chocolate as it starts to melt and stir, the ambient heat should be enough to finsih melting it.
  • If not return to heat for a couple minutes.
  • This can be done in a microwave if you stop it every 15 seconds to stir.
  • Stir chocolate until it's, add nuts, drop onto sheets of wax paper with a heaping measuring teaspoon.
  • Let cure, will take 1-4 hours depending on heat and humidity.
  • Note, you may have too much chocolate depending on the nuts you use.
  • This amount worked well for pecans and walnuts, but was a bit too much for almonds and cashews.
  • Store in an airtight container for weeks.

TRIPLE CHOCOLATE-NUT CLUSTERS



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I got this recipe from Southern Living some years ago, and regularly make it as "Thank you" gifts, and treats for friends who stop by. This recipe uses three kinds of chocolate and 3 kinds of nuts. These are absolutely delicious and one of the easiest candy confections you will ever make. I sometimes use the cocktail party nuts....

Provided by Pat Morris

Categories     Candies

Time 2h10m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 jar(s) (16 oz) dry-roasted peanuts
1 can(s) (9.75 oz) salted whole cashews
2 c pecan pices
18 (2 oz each) chocolate bark coating squares, cut in half
1 pkg (12 oz) semisweet chocolate morsels
4 (1-oz each) bittersweet chocolate baking squares, broken into pieces
1 Tbsp solid shortening
1 tsp vanilla extract (not flavoring)

Steps:

  • 1. Combine the first 7 ingrediets in a 5-quart slow cooker, cover and cook on LOW 2 hours, or until chocolate is melted. Stir chocolate and nuts; add vanilla extract, and stir well to coat all the nuts.
  • 2. Drop the candy by heaping teaspoons onto wax paper. Let stand a least 2 hours or untl firm. Store in an airtight container. ENJOY!!!

EASY DOUBLE CHOCOLATE NUT CLUSTERS (CROCK POT)



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Super simple, very decadent, this recipe makes a large batch and is great for parties or for giving as holiday treats. The recipe was originally clipped from "Farm and Home" magazine.

Provided by ORTNmom

Categories     Candy

Time 1h50m

Yield 75 pieces

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 lbs white chocolate almond bark
1 lb dark chocolate almond bark
1 (4 ounce) bar German chocolate
1 (12 ounce) package semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 (32 ounce) container dry roasted peanuts
1 (16 ounce) container whole roasted almonds
1 teaspoon almond flavoring

Steps:

  • Turn crock pot on high and ad the first six ingredients. Cook for 45 minutes (do not peek or stir!). Reduce heat and cook for one hour or until all chocolate is melted, stirring every 15 minute Add almond flavoring and stir.
  • Put by spoonfuls into mini muffin liners. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 136.8, Fat 11.1, SaturatedFat 2.2, Sodium 99.4, Carbohydrate 7.7, Fiber 2, Sugar 4.1, Protein 4.4

MISS AMIES NUT CLUSTERS



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Make and share this Miss Amies Nut Clusters recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lucky13

Categories     Candy

Time 20m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 2

12 ounces chocolate chips
12 ounces unsalted peanuts (or any other unsalted nuts you choose)

Steps:

  • Melt chocolate in a pan over low heat. (you can also use a double boiler or microwave).
  • Once chocolate has completely melted add nuts.
  • Spoon out (heaping tablespoon amount) onto waxed paper.
  • Let cool completely.
  • May want to keep refrigerated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 155.9, Fat 12.3, SaturatedFat 3.8, Sodium 3.1, Carbohydrate 12.2, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 7.7, Protein 2.8

CROCKPOT DOUBLE NUT CLUSTERS



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This is a spin on the peanut clusters in a crockpot. For the cashew lover in you.

Provided by Stormy Stewart

Categories     Chocolate

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb unsalted peanuts
1 lb salted cashew pieces
12 oz semi sweet chocolate chips
1 bar (8oz) german sweet chocolate, chopped
2 oz milk chocolate, chopped
2 lb vanilla or white almond bark, chopped

Steps:

  • 1. Place nuts in bottom of 3-quart crock pot and stir to mix. Add all of the chocolate. Cover and cook on LOW for 1 1/2 to 2 hours until chocolate is melted, stirring once during cooking time. Stir well, then drop spoonsful of the mixture onto wax paper- or parchment paper-lined cookie sheets. Refrigerate until set.

CROCK POT NUT CLUSTERS



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I use a cookie scoop a small one probably a 1 3/4" scoop ,that works real well

Provided by Arlene Baker

Categories     Candies

Time 2h35m

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 jar(s) peanuts, dry roasted
1 pkg 11 1/2 oz milk chocolate chips
1 pkg 10 oz.peanut butter chips
3 pkg 10 to 12 oz white baking chips
1 pkg 11 1/2 oz cacao bittersweet chocalate baking chips
1 pkg 12 oz semi-sweet baking chips

Steps:

  • 1. In at least a 5qt or larger crock pot layer in order given starting with the peanuts on the bottom
  • 2. Cover and cook on low for 2 to 2 1/2 hours, or until chips are melted
  • 3. Stir well and drop by tablespoons full onto waxed paper or small paper candy cups
  • 4. Let set up completely and store in airtight container

MARBLE NUT CLUSTERS



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These are tasty, easy, and great on gift trays. They are also very decadent looking.

Provided by Cindy Carnes

Categories     Desserts     Candy Recipes     Nut Candy Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 3

2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 ½ cups chopped nuts
1 ounce white chocolate, melted

Steps:

  • Line 2 mini muffin pans with liners.
  • Melt chocolate chips in microwave on high for 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in nuts.
  • Drop chocolate nut mixture by teaspoonfuls into the muffin cups. Drip just a little melted white chocolate into the center of the cup. Using a toothpick, swirl the white chocolate through the chocolate. Cool, keep in fridge in air tight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 349.5 calories, Carbohydrate 33.5 g, Cholesterol 0.5 mg, Fat 22.2 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 9.1 g, Sodium 4.4 mg, Sugar 2 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh and high-quality ingredients: This will ensure that your nut clusters are flavorful and delicious.
  • Roast the nuts before using them: This will enhance their flavor and make them more crunchy.
  • Use a variety of nuts: This will give your nut clusters a more complex flavor and texture.
  • Add other ingredients to your nut clusters, such as dried fruit, seeds, or spices: This will add even more flavor and interest.
  • Use a good quality chocolate for dipping: This will make your nut clusters more decadent and delicious.
  • Be patient when dipping the nut clusters in chocolate: It takes a little time to get the hang of it, but it's worth it in the end.
  • Let the nut clusters cool completely before enjoying them: This will allow the chocolate to set properly.

Conclusion:

Nut clusters are a delicious and easy-to-make snack or treat. They are perfect for parties, potlucks, or simply enjoying at home. With so many different variations to choose from, there is sure to be a nut cluster recipe that everyone will love. So next time you are looking for a sweet and satisfying snack, give one of these recipes a try. You won't be disappointed!

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