Best 9 Pecan Cluster Crunch Recipes

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Are you looking for a crunchy and flavorful snack to satisfy your cravings? Or perhaps, you want to impress your friends and family with a delectable dessert that will leave them begging for more? Then, look no further than pecan cluster crunch. This delightful treat combines the rich nutty flavor of pecans with the irresistible crunch of caramel, creating a symphony of textures and flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you prefer a simple recipe that uses pantry staples or an elaborate one that incorporates exotic ingredients, there is a pecan cluster crunch recipe out there that will perfectly suit your needs and preferences.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

PECAN CLUSTERS



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A glorious, giveable holiday treat with a minimum of effort and a maximum of impact. Requires 30 minutes of standing time, which is not included in the preparation time.

Provided by JackieOhNo

Categories     Candy

Time 12m

Yield 2 dozen candies

Number Of Ingredients 2

1 lb bittersweet chocolate or 1 lb semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
1 1/4 cups pecan halves, toasted

Steps:

  • Microwave chocolate in 8-inch glass baking dish uncovered on high power about 1 minute; stir. Microwave, stirring after 30 seconds, until melted, about 1 minute. Add pecans and stir to coat.
  • Line baking sheet with waxed paper. Using soup spoons, drop pecans in 24 mounts on waxed paper. Let stand until hardened, refrigerating if necessary. Store in airtight container in refrigerator up to 3 weeks.

PECAN CLUSTERS



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Toasting the pecans before stirring in the chocolate adds to the richness of this easy-to-make candy. I usually make four batches each Christmas and never have leftovers. -Collette Reynolds, Raleigh, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield about 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 3

3 cups chopped pecans
3 tablespoons butter, melted
12 ounces milk or dark chocolate candy coating, melted

Steps:

  • In a 15x10x1-in. baking pan, combine pecans and butter. Bake at 250° for 20-30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes., Remove from the oven; transfer to a bowl. Add candy coating and stir until evenly coated. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto waxed paper. Cool completely. Store in an airtight container.

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PECAN BUTTER CRUNCH



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups sugar
1 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup hot water
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
2 cups pecans
1 teaspoon vanilla flavoring
2 heaping teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • Cook sugar, syrup and water until mixture thickens and bubbles (about 230 degrees). Add butter and pecans. Stir continuously and continue cooking until nuts begin to brown or start popping (290 degrees). Remove from heat. Add vanilla and soda and stir thoroughly. Pour quickly in several pieces on large buttered surface. Do not spread with knife or spoon. Allow to cool slightly. Stretch and pull with hands until very thin. (The thinner it is stretched, the more brittle it will be.) When cooled and hardened, break into small pieces. Store in airtight container.

PECAN CLUSTER CRUNCH



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Make and share this Pecan Cluster Crunch recipe from Food.com.

Provided by pegasus Yourchenko

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 6 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 cups shreddies cereal
1 cup coarsely chopped pecans
2 teaspoons cinnamon (or to taste)
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine
1/4 cup corn syrup
1/4 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • Mix cereal,nuts and cinnamon in large bowl;set aside.
  • Mix brown sugar,butter and corn syrup in medium saucepan.
  • Bring to boil over medium heat,stirring constantly.
  • WITHOUT STIRRING,boil 2 minutes.
  • Stir in baking soda.
  • Pour over cereal mixture;until peices are coated spread evenly on lightly greased baking sheet.
  • Bake at 250*F (120*C),30-35 minutes,stirring occasionally.
  • Cool.
  • Store in airtight container.
  • TIP It is important to boil without stirring or mixture will form crystals.

CRUNCHY PECAN-TOFFEE COOKIES



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Are you ready for some crunchy, buttery, pecan cookies with bits of chocolate-covered toffee bits? Who wouldn't be? They're easy to make and easy to eat! Keep cookies stored loosely covered with plastic wrap or in a cookie jar with a loose-fitting lid. An airtight storage container may soften your crunchy cookies.

Provided by lutzflcat

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Pecan Dessert Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 40

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
2 large egg whites
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¾ cup coarsely chopped pecans
¾ cup chocolate-covered toffee bits (such as Heath®), or to taste

Steps:

  • Combine flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl; whisk until well combined.
  • Place butter and brown sugar in a large bowl and beat with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add egg whites and vanilla extract, and beat for 1 more minute. Gradually add flour mixture to the bowl and mix until completely combined. Fold in pecans and toffee bits until all ingredients are well incorporated.
  • Move the bowl to the refrigerator and chill for at least 30 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
  • Scoop dough into heaping tablespoon-sized balls with a spoon or cookie scoop. Place dough balls about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet and flatten just slightly with the palm of your hand.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until edges are set and lightly browned, 10 to 12 minutes. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 1 minute, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 125.1 calories, Carbohydrate 13.2 g, Cholesterol 16.1 mg, Fat 7.7 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 72.5 mg, Sugar 8.2 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

PECAN CLUSTERS



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Chewy caramel, toasted pecans, bittersweet chocolate -- you'd be hard-pressed to find a store-bought version that's as superlative as this easy homemade rendition. Did we mention the rum? Get the packaging how-to for the Pecan Clusters.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Yield Makes about 24 Clusters

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 1/4 cups sugar
3/4 cup whole milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup water
9 ounces pecan halves, toasted (2 1/4 cups)
2 1/2 ounces (5 tablespoons) unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon dark rum
12 ounces bittersweet chocolate, melted

Steps:

  • Bring 1 1/2 cups sugar, the milk, and salt to a boil in a small saucepan, stirring until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat (mixture may look separated).
  • Bring water and remaining 3/4 cup sugar to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Wash sides of pan with a wet pastry brush to prevent sugar crystals from forming. Cook, undisturbed, until sugar begins to turn light gold, about 5 minutes. Swirl pan, then cook until caramel turns amber, about 2 minutes. Immediately remove pan from heat. Carefully stir in milk mixture (liquid may bubble up), then pecans. Place pan over medium heat, and cook, stirring often, until caramel registers 242 degrees on a candy thermometer, about 7 minutes.
  • Remove pan from heat, and stir in butter, vanilla, and rum. Continue stirring until caramel cools and becomes very thick and difficult to stir, about 10 minutes. Drop small mounds of caramel onto a baking sheet lined with a nonstick baking mat, and let cool.
  • Place melted chocolate in a medium bowl. Using an offset spatula, dip bottom of each pecan cluster into chocolate, leaving top partially undipped. Place dipped pecan clusters on a parchment-lined baking sheet, and let stand until chocolate is set.

CRANBERRY PECAN CLUSTERS



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I have many candy recipes, and this is one of my favorites. The clusters are quick and easy to make.-Collette Tubman, St. Thomas, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield about 20 pieces.

Number Of Ingredients 3

6 ounces white baking chocolate, chopped
1 cup dried cranberries
1/4 to 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Line a baking sheet with foil; set aside. In a microwave-safe bowl, heat the chocolate, uncovered, at 50% power for about 2 minutes or until melted, stirring once. Stir until smooth. Stir in cranberries and pecans. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto prepared pan. Freeze for 5 minutes, then refrigerate until firm.

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CHOCOLATE PECAN CLUSTERS



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Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cups milk chocolate chips (11.5-oz)
1 tablespoon vegetable shortening
2 cups Rice Krispies® or Cocoa Rice Krispies®
1 cup toasted, coarsely chopped pecan

Steps:

  • In 2-quart saucepan, combine chocolate morsels and shortening. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until morsels melt and mixture is smooth. Remove from heat. Stir in KELLOGG'S RICE KRISPIES cereal and pecans. Mix well. Drop by rounded teaspoon onto baking sheets lined with waxed paper. Chill about 30 minutes or until firm. Store in airtight container in refrigerator. NOTE: Any variety of nuts may be substituted for pecans.VARIATIONS: Add one of the following to chocolate-cereal mixture before portioning: 2 teaspoons grated orange peel, 1 teaspoon vanilla or 1 teaspoon rum extract.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

Tips:

  • Choose high-quality pecans. Fresh, plump pecans will yield the best results.
  • Toast the pecans before using. Toasting enhances the flavor of the pecans and makes them more crunchy.
  • Use a candy thermometer to ensure the sugar syrup reaches the correct temperature. This will prevent the syrup from becoming too hard or too soft.
  • Work quickly when mixing the pecans and sugar syrup. The syrup will start to harden as it cools, so it's important to work quickly to coat the pecans evenly.
  • Spread the pecan clusters out on a greased baking sheet to cool. This will help to prevent them from sticking together.
  • Store the pecan clusters in an airtight container at room temperature. They will keep for up to 2 weeks.

Conclusion:

Pecan clusters are a delicious and easy-to-make candy that is perfect for any occasion. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a sweet and crunchy treat that everyone will love. Whether you're looking for a last-minute gift or a sweet snack to enjoy at home, pecan clusters are sure to hit the spot.

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