Pecan Caramel Clusters

Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: Christmas, North American

Prep Time: 20

Chill Time: 4

Total Time: 4 20

Servings:

Calories: 221kcal

Author: Lord Byron's Kitchen

The combination of caramel candy, toasted pecans, and white chocolate make up these Pecan Caramel Clusters. They are a no-bake confection that requires just a few ingredients and hardly any skill at all! These clusters are rich and decadent - just as they should be at Christmastime!

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Ingredients

40 Kraft caramels, unwrapped
2 tablespoons whole milk
1 tablespoon salted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups toasted pecans, finely chopped (measure after chopping)
2 cups white chocolate chips
1 teaspoon vegetable oil

Optional Garnish:

1/4 cup toasted pecans, finely chopped (for garnish - optional)

Instructions

Before you start, place a baking sheet into your freezer to chill. A cold baking sheet will prevent the melted caramel from spreading out too much.
Place the caramels, milk, and butter into a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on medium power in 30 second intervals, stirring well with a rubber spatula between each interval until the mixture is creamy and smooth.
Once melted and smooth, stir in the vanilla extract.
Then, add the pecans and stir to combine.
Set aside to cool for 10 minutes.
Fetch the baking sheet from the freezer and line it with a sheet of parchment paper.
Drop heaping tablespoons of the caramel and pecan mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, keeping each at least two inches apart.
Once done, set the tray in your freezer for 20 minutes to firm up the caramel and butter mixture.
Next, add the white chocolate chips and vegetable oil to a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on medium power in 30 second intervals, stirring well with a rubber spatula between each interval until the mixture is creamy and smooth.
Lift the caramel pecan clusters off of the parchment and dip to fully coat in the melted chocolate.
Tap off the excess and place it back onto the parchment-lined baking sheet. Top with some of the pecans reserved for garnish is using. Repeat until all of the clusters are coated.
Return the leftover melted white chocolate to the microwave for 30 more seconds at half speed. Remove and stir well. Transfer it to a resealable sandwich bag and cut a small tip from a lower corner. Hover the bag over the clusters and drizzle the tops with the white chocolate.
Set aside for 3-4 hours to allow the chocolate to fully set.
Once firm, your Pecan Caramel Clusters can be packaged for gift-giving or transferred to a food-safe container. Keep refrigerated.

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