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Caramel Cashew Clusters

Crunchy cashews, chewy caramel and rich dark chocolate make the easiest homemade candy! These Caramel Cashew Clusters are a sweet treat everyone loves!
Cook Time5 minutes
Cooling Time2 hours
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Servings: 32 clusters
Calories: 86kcal
Author: Annie Holmes

Ingredients

  • 1 cup caramel bites
  • 2-3 tablespoons milk , as needed to thin
  • 2 cups chopped roasted salted cashews
  • ¾ cup dark chocolate chips
  • 1-2 tablespoons coconut oil , as needed to thin (optional)
  • flakey sea salt (optional)

Instructions

  • In a small sauce pan over medium low heat add the caramel and 2 tablespoons milk. Stir the caramel continuously until it melts completely smooth. If needed add additional milk to thin it to a pourable consistency.
  • Stir in the chopped cashews until completely coated.
  • Spoon the caramel cashew mixture into one tablespoon mounds on parchment paper. Place in the freezer at least two hours.
  • In a small saucepan add the dark chocolate chips and 1 tablespoon of coconut oil. Stir continuously over medium low heat until smooth. If needed, add additional coconut oil to make the chocolate smooth.
  • Working quickly dip the frozen candy clusters in the dark chocolate. Using a fork toss the candy in the melted chocolate and then tap fork on the edge of the saucepan to remove excess chocolate.
  • Set the chocolate covered candy on the parchment paper. Sprinkle with sea salt and place in the fridge to allow the chocolate to set.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1cluster | Calories: 86kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 1.7g | Fat: 5.6g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 19mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 6.3g